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Ralph Wickstrom Abstract Sculptures

American

Ralph Wickstrom is a retired college professor who has been living in Ripon, Wisconsin since 1961. His interest in and involvement with art over a period of more than three decades has recently led to a change from primarily collecting to producing artwork. Since retirement, he has devoted most of his productive effort to the making of indoor and outdoor metal sculptures from scrap steel. Ralph finds it challenging and deeply satisfying to give new life to scrap steel, or as sculptor Isamu Noguchi eloquently put it, to "reincarnate it as a creation." Universally appealing geometric forms and abstract shapes are the basic elements used in his compositions.

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Artist: Ralph Wickstrom
"Dancing Doll" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
By Ralph Wickstrom
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Dancing Doll" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom created in 1994. One of Wickstrom's more representational pieces, though still considered abstract. Yet, at first glance, the viewer may not catch the whimsical dancing figure. Arms outstretched and hollow head with a triangle body, the sculpture resembles the stick figures so often seen on restroom signs...
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1990s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"To Each His Own" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
By Ralph Wickstrom
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"To Each His Own" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom, created in 2000. The sculpture is that of a tower with four levels, each level showcasing a unique set of shapes. T...
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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Random Thoughts, " Painted Steel signed by Ralph Wickstrom
By Ralph Wickstrom
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Random Thoughts" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom. The sculpture consists of a circular form with a zig-zag piece within it and an additional off-shooting part on the...
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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Melody in G" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
By Ralph Wickstrom
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Melody in G" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom created in 2000. Wickstrom's portfolio is very diverse in form and shape, and yet this piece seems to stand out from the...
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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Emerging Force" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
By Ralph Wickstrom
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Emerging Force" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom created in 2000. From the front view, this sculpture appears to be simply a concave lens held up by a thin steel rod....
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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

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