Artist's statement:

"As a contemporary art metal sculptor working primarily in steel and stainless steel, Heath Satow has been creating iconic scale public art pieces since 1989. He does not work in editions; thus guaranteeing each piece created by his studio is the only one like it in the world.

Satow's formal training as a designer enables him to create sculpture that works harmoniously with its surroundings, while his artistic instinct provides inspiration and creativity to produce fresh and distinctive work. His art has been commissioned for many public sites including an airport, zoos, hospitals, corporations and museums in locations as diverse as Palm Desert, Hong Kong, and Dubai. These works have become icons and points of reference for the communities in which they are located.

Satow's artistic focus is to utilize the natural qualities of metals and other materials to create contemporary yet inviting interpretive sculpture. He designs each sculpture specifically for it's location and to meet the goals of the project. His forte in the public art arena is the ability to effectively communicate institution/municipality message and engage the viewer with his artistic and interpretive abilities.

Passionately committed to environmentally sustainable design, all of Satow's materials are durable and virtually maintenance-free. His sculptures are created through direct fabrication, with all metals being 100% recyclable. Any waste generated during production is completely recycled."

 

RECENT COMMISSIONS

 

El Paso – Rio Bosque Wetlands installation: 2012

A captured moment of excitement, this twenty-foot tall sculpture is of a Harris Hawk in pursuit of its prey, the moment before it strikes.

City of Rosemead – 9/11 2011

Stainless steel sculpture made up of almost 3,000 elements, incorporating an I-beam from the World Trade Center.

Los Angeles – Ripple 2011

Twenty-foot long aluminum and granite wall sculpture emulating droplets of rain rippling the surface of a pond, in the style of a Japanese Zen garden.

Minnesota Zoo 2008

Twelve life-size stainless steel animal sculptures.

Palm Desert - Tumbling Weed 2008

Five playful stainless steel sculptures at the edge of a development.

Cirque du Soleil 2008

Three life-size rusted steel tree sculptures for a new Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, NV.

Dubai - Projects for Dubai Industrial City 2007

Five story tall stainless steel hanging mobile and floor-level sculpture representing the mission of this new “city” in Dubai.

Palm Desert - Ce N'est Pas Une Lizard 2006

Thirty-foot long by twelve foot tall steel and stainless steel entry sculpture for Palm Desert.

Denver Zoo 2004 - 2005

Twenty-two life-size stainless steel animal sculptures for the entry plaza.

Dubai Aluminum 2005

Nine-foot tall, 1500-pound aluminum sculpture for Dubai Aluminum Company Ltd. created for the 25^th anniversary of the company and presented to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan.