about dale rogers

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I am a full time metal sculptor from Massachusetts. I design both large-scale sculptures for individual installation with private collectors and temporary public exhibits full of multiple pieces.

My love for art lies in abstract geometrics, and much of my body of work encompasses the clean simple properties of that style. Over the years, I have incorporated iconic and whimsical shapes into my sculptures that allow viewers to connect with my art on an emotional level. My public exhibits feature sculptures that do just this. I strive to create thought-provoking work that is sophisticated, easily recognized, and will serve as a mental postcard.

Stainless Steel and Cor-Ten Steel are the metals I choose to work with. The Stainless Steel is beautiful and versatile. The surface of it can be done in many different finishes (as you will see in our gallery). The variations add dimension and depth to the different sculptures. The Cor-Ten is chosen for its “long life/low maintenance” reputation. It is what cities and the federal government use to make bridges out of. It oxidizes over time and then seals itself. It offers an organic and simple element to the sculptures while the Stainless Steel brings in a little more pizzazz and punch.

In 2002, I began my full time welding career. My interest in TIG welding and working with metal had started years before when I taught myself to repair metal equipment on my family’s farm. My interest in art started even before that, when I was in school. Art was always something I loved, but truthfully didn’t think it was a career path that could support a family. It always struck me as a hobby, and having it make sense economically didn’t seem feasible. To that end, I have walked a fine line of balancing my creative impulses with the economic realities of marketing, selling, and transporting large heavy metal sculptures.

The process for creating my art takes at least six months from conception to completion. When an idea comes to me I think about it for some time before moving to the next step. I complete a sketch and then begin the process of transferring that idea to something that can be created with metal in my studio. I use  3-D software to perfect the image I want before breaking it apart into workable pieces to be laser cut.

My work includes sculptures for home and garden all of which are on display at fine galleries throughout the U.S. and are included in exclusive private and corporate collections. I am honored that my large sculptures enhance many public spaces across the nation for visitors to enjoy. When I am not designing, welding, or exhibiting, I like to spend time with my 3 children traveling in my Vanagon, 4-wheeling, and flying kites.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. Please contact me with any questions at all.

awards

2018

Founder’s Award

Covington Three Rivers Art Festival

Covington. LA

Award of Distinction – 3D

Naples National Art Festival

Naples, FL

2017

Best in Show

River Arts Fest

Memphis, TN

Award of Recognition

Haverhill City Council

Haverhill, MA

Third Place

Allentown Arts Festival

Buffalo, NY

2016

Best of Show

Art Fair on the Square

Madison, WI

Community Leadership Award

Hill View Montessori

Haverhill, MA

2015

Judges Choice Award

Mount Gretna Outdoor Arts Show

Mount Gretna, PA

Top Ten

Mount Gretna Outdoor Arts Show

Mount Gretna, PA

 

2014

Best in Category

League of NH Craftsman Art Festival

Concord, NH

Honorable Mention

Botanical Garden

Chicago, IL

 

2013

Award of Distinction

Naples Invitational Art Festival

Naples, FL

Best in Show

Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

The Woodlands, TX

 

2012

$20,000 Urban Space Juried Award

ArtPrize

Grand Rapids, MI

Best in Category

The Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

Glencoe, IL

Best of Show

Temple Beth El Art Show

St. Petersburg, FL

Purchase Award

Gasparilla Art Show

Tampa, FL

Outstanding Achievement

Port Clinton Art Show

Highland Park, IL

 

2011

Award of Excellence

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Winter Park, FL

 

2010

Award of Distinction

Bonita Springs Art Festival

Bonita Springs, FL

Best of Show

Promenade of Art

Arlington Heights, IL

Certificate of Appreciation

City of Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs, FL

 

2009

Award of Distinction

Bonita Springs Art Festival

Bonita Springs, FL

Artist of the Year

North Shore Animal League of America

New York, NY

Best in Category

Westport Fine Art Show

Westport, CT

 

2008

First Place

Westport Fine Art Show

Westport, CT

First Place

Fine Art Show

Old Saybrook, CT

Best of Show

Francisco’s Farm Art Festival at Midway College

Kentucky

Best Sculpture

Under the Oaks Art Show

Vero Beach, FL

Sculpture in the City Award

 

Belleville, IL

Merit Award

Port Clinton Art Show

Highland Park, IL

 

2007

Best Sculpture

Under the Oaks Art Show

Vero Beach, FL

Best Sculpture

Art on the Square Art Show

Belleville, IL

People’s Choice

Paradise City Arts Festival

Marlborough, MA

Artist of the Month

 

Haverhill, MA