Meet Bev Precious
ARTIST STATEMENT
My approach to three-dimensional public art is large-scale and site-specific sculpture. I work in a combination of durable, low maintenance materials including stainless steel, oxidized steel and stone but all are combined with my primary material, dichroic glass. The reflective surface of the glass changes color with the angle of the light and the perspective of the viewer. An ever-changing panorama of color is reflected and transmitted onto the surroundings, integrating the sculpture with its environment and keeping the viewer interested and engaged.
My experience includes many public art sculptures, corporate art projects and private commissions since 1987. I am experienced in large projects and enjoy the challenge of design and attention to detail. Site requirements and safety issues are always considered. The materials used are durable and unaffected by weather conditions. The dichroic coating is fused within the plate glass to achieve a safe thickness and will never chip, fade or deteriorate in any way.
Each sculpture is designed to relate specifically to the function and activities of the site. Visual movement is a hallmark of my work and important to my core concept of the inevitability of change. The intent of each design is to intrigue the viewer and provide a timeless, vibrant and enduring piece of contemporary art.
RESUMÉ
COLLECTIONS
PUBLIC
- City of Madison, Indiana, “RIVER’S EDGE”, an exterior sculpture - 2024
- Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT, “DREAM JOURNEY”, WINDWORDS I, II & III, “LOS COMPAÑEROS”, exterior sculptures - 2019
- University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, “KINETIC FORCE”, an exterior sculpture - 2018
- Bellevue Branch Library, Nashville, TN, “GREAT BEGINNINGS”, an exterior sculpture - 2014
- City of Cary, North Carolina, “WINDPLOW”, an exterior sculpture - 2007
- Minnetrista Cultural Center, Inc., Muncie, IN, “CATALYST”, an exterior sculpture - 2004
- University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, “UNIVERSAL CONTINUUM”, an exterior sculpture - 2002
- Miami University, Middletown Campus, Middletown, Ohio, “LIGHT RAPIDS”, an exterior sculpture - 2001
- University of Wisconsin, Chemistry Building, Madison, Wisconsin, “LIGHT SPECTRA”, a suspended atrium sculpture - 2001
- Charlotte County Courthouse, Punta Gorda, Florida, “BALANCE OF EVIDENCE”, a wall-relief sculpture - 2000
- Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan, “EMERGING LIGHT”, a suspended atrium sculpture - 1997
- McClain Sports Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, “PLAYING FIELDS I & II”, two wall-relief sculptures - 1997
- Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana, “EN-LIT’n-MENT”, a wall-relief sculpture - 1996
- Evanston Public Library, Evanston, Illinois, “FOR ENDLESS TREES”, wall of glass - 1994
- Central Ohio Technical College / Ohio State University, Newark, Ohio, “WINDWARD”, a suspended atrium sculpture - 1994
- Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio, “LIGHT SAILS”, an exterior sculpture - 1993
PRIVATE
- Private Sculpture Garden, philanthropist Christel DeHaan Estate, Indianapolis, IN, “SKY CURRENT”, an exterior sculpture - 2012
- Mercer Island Estate of Paul Allen (Microsoft co-founder), Seattle, Washington - 1995
CORPORATE
- Parkview-Mirro Research & Education Center, Fort Wayne, IN, “LUMINOUS SEQUENCE”, an interior sculpture - 2014
- Rush-Copley Medical Center, Cancer Care Center, Aurora, Illinois, “RADIANT HOPE”, an exterior sculpture - 2012
- Merrill Lynch, Hopewell, New Jersey, two walls of glass - 2001
- Nestle’ Research & Development Center, Inc., New Milford, Connecticut, “CHARTING THE PATH”, an interior sculpture - 1998
- Merrill Lynch, Denver, Colorado, a three story wall of glass - 1998
- Nestle’ Research & Development Center, Inc., Marysville, Ohio, “UNIVERSAL LIGHT”, an interior sculpture - 1996
AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
- American Institute of Architects Design Award, Merrill Lynch, Denver, Colorado - 1998
- Arts Council of Indianapolis, Creation of the 1991 ARTI Awards sculptures
- Indiana Arts Commission, Creation of the 1989 Indiana Governor’s Arts Award sculptures
- The Honorable Robert D. Orr, Indiana Governor and Ambassador to Singapore, presentation sculptures for government officials in Germany and China
- Chicago Sculpture International, Group Sculpture exhibition, Cliff Dwellers Art Club, Chicago, Illinois - 2005
COMPETITION AWARDS
University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs, CT, Exterior Sculpture Finalist - 2012
University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, Exterior Sculpture Finalist - 2011
City of Middleton, Wisconsin, Parmenter Roundabout Exterior Sculpture Winning Finalist - 2010
Parx Casino, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Exterior Sculpture Finalist - 2009
Justison Landing Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware, Sculpture Competition Winning Finalist - 2008
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, Percent for Art Competition Finalist - 2008
City of Burbank, CA, Five Points Project, Exterior Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2007
City of Overland Park, Kansas, Exterior Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2006
Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2006
City of Evanston, Illinois, Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2005
Town of Superior, Colorado, Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2002
Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2002
Bradley International Airport, Hartford, Connecticut, Sculpture Competition Finalist - 2002
Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Madison, Wisconsin, Percent for Art Finalist - 2001
Norwood Development Company, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sculpture Finalist - 2001
Federal General Services Administration Courthouse Project, Percent for Art Finalist, London, Kentucky - 2001
Chugiak High School, Anchorage, Alaska, Percent for Art Competition Finalist - 2001
Festival Walk Complex, Swire Pacific, Ltd., Hong Kong, China, Sculpture Finalist - 1999
State Laboratory of Hygiene, Madison, Wisconsin, Percent for Art Finalist - 1999
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Percent for Art competition Finalist - 1997
Dane County Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin, Percent for Art Finalist - 1995
Indiana Energy, Inc. Corporate Headquarters, Indianapolis, IN, Competition Finalist - 1991