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A native Minnesotan, Gary earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1970. Moving to Arizona in 1971, he earned a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Arizona State University where he began working on large scale metal sculpture, drawing influence from the Southwest contemporary lifestyle.
Though the largest works are favorites because of visual impact, the majority of his works are thirty-six to ninety-six inches. He has vast experience in creating site specific sculptures, frequently working with architects and individuals to solve the three-dimensional needs for a client.
Slater works with steel, stainless steel, copper, and bronze, and combinations of metals, materials, and finishes. He has created large (28’) waterfeature sculptures and small (24”) pedestal sculptures; wall relief sculptures, “multiple original” sculptures, and edition bronzes. To date he has created over 500 sculptures since he began his career, with work in corporate, public, and private collections throughout the United States and the world.
All works by Gary Slater are original art, and are protected by copyright laws of the United States. All models and designs remain the property of Slater Sculpture.
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