John Robert Wolfe · Sculptor
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Major Field and Scope
of Work
Sculpture, Mobiles, Outdoor and Kinetic Sculpture – Metals.
Sculpture is created primarily in painted and natural fabricated metals. Early work on mobiles
quickly expanded into creation of freestanding sculpture, kinetic and static, and wall-mounted sculpture. The
use of color has always been an important element in my work. Interests in technology and engineering also
influence my design. Sculpture and mobiles are frequently created on a commission basis where a piece is
designed for a specific site, public and private.
Personal
Born, Evanston, Illinois, 1954
Resident of Central Florida since
1956
Business
Co-owner, Wolfe Gallery, DeLand, 2000-2005
Education
Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
– 1977
Bachelor of Arts – Major in Fine Art and Art Education
Artist’s Statement
As an artist, observations of nature and the environment often lead me to create work with a botanical or wildlife
theme, often with kinetic elements. Interpretation of my work is left to the viewer and is intended to
provoke a joyful and inspirational response. My work is displayed in public and private spaces, indoors
and in the landscapes. Negative spaces are transformed
In to positive
focal points as the presence of color, shape and form add interest and elegance
to
the site.
Selected Shows and Gallery Representation
Gaier Contemporary Gallery, Orlando, Florida
Wolfe Gallery, DeLand, Florida
Scott Laurent Gallery, Winter Park, Florida
Arts on Douglas – New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Festival of the Masters
– Disney Village, Orlando – 1995, 1996
Mainsail Art Festival – St.
Petersburg, Fl – 1995, 1996 (awards)
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival – Winter Park, Fl – 1995,1996
Lake Wales Art Festival 1995 (award)
Gasparilla Art Festival – Tampa, Fl – 1994, 1996
Mount Dora Art Festival – Mount Dora, Fl 1994, 1995, 1996 (awards)
Lake Mary, Heathrow Festival of the Arts, Lake Mary, Fl, 1994, 1995, 1998 (awards)
Maitland Art Festival Maitland, Fl 1993, 1994, 1995
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival – Winter Park, Fl 1993, 1995,1996, 1998 (awards)
Orange County Art Educator Shows1989-1993,
1996-1998
Maitland Art Center, Maitland, Florida 1993
Habitat for Humanity, Share a Chair Affair, Best in Show
DeLand Museum of Art, Florida Invitational Sculpture Show 2003
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, 2003, 2005, 2007
Selected
Collections Public and Private
Tampa Museum of Art, University of South Florida Medical Building – Mobile
Orange County Schools, Educational Leadership center – Orlando, Fl Mobile,
Installed 1990
University of Central Florida Arena (Purchased through the Florida Art in State
Buildings Project) Mobile – installed 1992
City of Orlando, Fl – Langford
Park Neighborhood Center – Mobile Installed 1992
Charles Schwab Corporation Regional Offices – Orlando, Fl Kinetic Sculpture –
Installed 1994
Winter Park Construction Company – Winter Park, Fl – Wall Sculpture
Lamplighter Restaurant – Sarasota, Fl – Mobile
Orange County Parks – Blanchard Park – Butterfly Sculptures 1999
Orange County Public Library – 16’ Aquatic Mobile Orlando, Fl 1999
Marks Street Senior Citizen’s Center – Orlando, Fl butterfly sculptures 1999
Crealde School or Art – Winter
Park, Fl – Sculpture Garden - 2001
Orange County Public Library, Winter Garden, 18’ Citrus-themed Mobile 2005
Epcot Garden & Sculpture Show 2003, 2005, 2007
Orange County Public Library, Alafaya Branch, 16’ Marsh-themed Mobile 2006
DeLand, Florida City Hall, Twin Azalea Mobiles, 14' height, 2007
Numerous private collections, nationally and internationally.
