13.  Dancing Moon Roller

 

Reven Marie Swanson  ~  Colorado

 

Ms. Swanson is a native Coloradan and has pursued a career as professional sculptor since 1989.  Her work resides in public and private collections, both nationally and internationally.  Sculptures included in permanent public art collections in Colorado are located in Broomfield, Frisco, Evergreen, Lamar, Fort Collins and Grand Junction.  She has worked as an assistant to sculptor, Robert Mangold for fourteen years.  Her works are represented by Artyard in Denver.

 

 

This sculpture began with large sheet of 1/4-inch plate steel and a desire to encapsulate happiness, whimsy and lightheartedness.  The plates are plasma cut and heat-treated into a giant spring.  Dancing Moon Roller can be purchased for $9,000.