JEREMY WAAK

brass, stainless steel

4.5"x 2"x 1.5"

2024

Edition of 10

This small mechanical sculpture is handmade in solid brass with stainless steel fasteners and spring. Designed to slip into a pocket and store treasures, it opens with a push and snaps shut with a simple touch.

Each "pod" is shaped individually, with the hammer marks as evidence of the forming process. This gives them each a unique character and personality. The surface is a simple brushed finish with a dark patina, nothing too shiny or precious, then museum waxed. While the wax will slow the wear that happens with handling, they are designed to change with age.

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brass, stainless steel

4.5"x 2"x 1.5"

2024

Edition of 10

This small mechanical sculpture is handmade in solid brass with stainless steel fasteners and spring. Designed to slip into a pocket and store treasures, it opens with a push and snaps shut with a simple touch.

Each "pod" is shaped individually, with the hammer marks as evidence of the forming process. This gives them each a unique character and personality. The surface is a simple brushed finish, nothing too shiny or precious, then museum waxed. While the wax will slow the darkening that happens with handling, they are designed to patina with age.

stainless steel

31”x 17”x 17”

2023

The ERSTC series is exploring structures made of flat planes; tab & slot connections, bent or folded, and then stitch welded together. Version 1 is an extension of the AGVC series in composition and basic forms. Originally based on observational drawings of an agave plant in flower, now combined with space-frame design structure.

Edition of 2

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stainless steel, gold anodized aluminum, stainless steel springs, nylon bushings

180”x 120”x 120”

2022

Willow Oak is a wind powered kinetic sculpture installed at Lancaster Science Factory, in their Mueller Family Outdoor Courtyard. The willow oak tree is native to the region but considered threatened in the area.

Willows are symbols of remembrance and oaks of strength. Commissioned as a memorial and in service to educating visitors about environment preservation, Willow Oak stands for both.

The leaves swivel and swing in the breeze, while the limbs are articulated to sway in a strong wind. Designed using space-frame construction, the trunk and limb structures relate to human engineering and tie us to the natural world.

powder-coated stainless steel

120”x 48”x 48”

2019

Temporarily installed at Indiana University East as part of their Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit 2019-2022.

Inspired by the flowering agave plant, this sculpture expresses it’s form through space-frame design language and machine construction. A thorough mix of organic and mechanical themes.

Size 3, version 2

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powder-coated stainless steel

120”x 48”x 48”

2018

Inspired by the flowering agave plant, this sculpture expresses it’s form through space-frame design language and machine construction. A thorough mix of organic and mechanical themes.

Size 3, version 1

Private Collection

stainless steel, bronze

24”x 12”x 12”

2018

Inspired by the flowering agave plant, this sculpture expresses it’s form through space-frame design language and the vintage fabrication technique of brazing. A thorough mix of organic and mechanical themes.

Size 2, version 1

stainless steel

36”x 14”x 4”

2023

This Axonometric sculpture appears to be a curved stack of cubes, but from the side you see it is a flat plane.

sterling silver, copper, brass, stainless steel fasteners

3.25”x 1.75”x 3.5”

2022

This small sculpture attaches to a 40" x 24" maple plywood panel for wall display.

The panel is a plane for the sculpture to exist on. It brings to mind a field, lot, or building site where work is to be done. The wood grain of the plywood mimics the lines on a topographic map, adding to the references.

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sterling silver, copper, brass, stainless steel fasteners

5.5”x 1.75”x 2.75”

2022

This small sculpture attaches to a 40" x 24" maple plywood panel for wall display.

The panel is a plane for the sculpture to exist on. It brings to mind a field, lot, or building site where work is to be done. The wood grain of the plywood mimics the lines on a topographic map, adding to the references.

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sterling silver, brass, stainless steel fasteners

6.25”x 1.75”x 3.5”

2022

This small sculpture attaches to a 40" x 24" maple plywood panel for wall display.

The panel is a plane for the sculpture to exist on. It brings to mind a field, lot, or building site where work is to be done. The wood grain of the plywood mimics the lines on a topographic map, adding to the references.

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sterling silver, copper, stainless steel

3.5”x 1.75”x 2”

2019

This small-scale sculpture hangs on the wall or can be worn as a broach, using the integrated pin. The copper has been patinated to a dark black/brown so it contrasts with the depletion-gilded sterling silver.

This is a miniature version of Idol To Exceptionalism 3, made to use the body as it’s gallery.

Inspired by a Bobcat Skid-Steer, this little sculpture is clinging to the wall in an irrational attempt to defy gravity. What is it doing up there? Is it climbing or hanging on for dear life? The hidden connection allows to it feel as if it is achieving the impossible.

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rotationally cast polyurethane, individually dyed

4.25”x 1.625”x 2”

These simple little sculptures are made as counterpoints to the one-off Idols in metal. Cast using a low-tech hand rotation method, and each individually dyed, they retain their uniqueness even through repetition. The mold-lines remain, and are even exaggerated some, to make visible the production process.

Each one is supplied with an Authenticity Card, which becomes a landing space for the sculptures to be displayed on. Numbered edition of 50.

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rust patinated steel and stainless steel

24” x 12” x 12”

2018

Inspired by a Bobcat Skid-Steer, this little sculpture is clinging to the wall in an irrational attempt to defy gravity. What is it doing up there? Is it climbing or hanging on for dear life? The hidden connection allows to it feel as if it is achieving the impossible.

Private Collection

enamel coated steel, stainless steel

24”x 10”x 10”

2014

All humans desire happiness. To help achieve this every culture has created objects to bring about things they want and defend against those they don’t. Fetishes are the physical manifestations of potent spirits used for magic, prayer, wishes, guidance or curses. But, fetish can also be a fixation, a distraction or a delusion.

 The fetishes in this collection are for us now. They relate to our current cultural mindset, our image of who we were and who we are becoming. Some may find comfort and confidence in them and some may find fear and criticism. They are not answers or solutions but mirrors and questions.

Private Collection

enamel coated steel, stainless steel

18”x 10”x 10”

2014

All humans desire happiness. To help achieve this every culture has created objects to bring about things they want and defend against those they don’t. Fetishes are the physical manifestations of potent spirits used for magic, prayer, wishes, guidance or curses. But, fetish can also be a fixation, a distraction or a delusion.

 The fetishes in this collection are for us now. They relate to our current cultural mindset, our image of who we were and who we are becoming. Some may find comfort and confidence in them and some may find fear and criticism. They are not answers or solutions but mirrors and questions.

Private Collection

enamel coated steel, stainless steel

18”x 10”x 10”

2014

All humans desire happiness. To help achieve this every culture has created objects to bring about things they want and defend against those they don’t. Fetishes are the physical manifestations of potent spirits used for magic, prayer, wishes, guidance or curses. But, fetish can also be a fixation, a distraction or a delusion.

The fetishes in this collection are for us now. They relate to our current cultural mindset, our image of who we were and who we are becoming. Some may find comfort and confidence in them and some may find fear and criticism. They are not answers or solutions but mirrors and questions.

brass, copper, springs, walnut base

6”x 2.5”x 2”

2012

Inspired by a Lady-slipper Orchid, this mechanical sculpture opens by bending it’s tail under the body, causing the wings to open and revealing a pair of legs to stand on. The copper and brass were left untreated so the natural patina of touching would color it; in these photos here, it has just begun.

Private Collection

brass, glass, steel

4”x 4”x 9”

2010

A device for storing only itself. The winged top twists to move the lower arms from a position holding it inside the jar, to a retracted position so it can be removed.

Private Collection

brass, glass, steel

2.25”x 2.25”x 4.25”

2010

A device for storing only itself. The winged top twists to move the lower arms from a position holding it inside the jar, to a retracted position so it can be removed.

Artist’s Collection