Nathan Pierce

Nathan was brought up in the mid-west where his father, a third-generation stone mason, taught him the value of craftsmanship. From this experience grew an appreciation for the working man, as well as a passion for building things with his hands. His sculptures reflect not only his personal interest in architectural forms, but also a belief that communication plays a fundamental role in our perceptions of the world we live in. His work has always dealt with the conflicts of confinement and freedom and exploring catalyst between the two: building or destroying communication. “The material I use and the process of my work is directly influenced by experience. I come from a mid-west blue collar family that has been in the construction business four generations, and the idea to create sculpture from those same materials seemed natural and permanent. My decision to utilize the benefits of structural steel in my work also comes from being inspired by the fabrication process. I enjoy the dedication and commitment that is required with this material, it helps build character”. His work has been displayed extensively in juried exhibitions and outdoor sculpture programs across the Midwest.

Artist's Website

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Sculptures

Connected - 2016

Anywhere But Here - 2014

Device #1 - 2013

Loss of the Signal - 2012

Stratum - 2015

Survival - 2015

Genesis - 2017

Long Distance - 2018

Using our imaginations can be fun. What if there was a device that could send messages to faraway places. Who would we want to talk to and what would we want to say.

This device can be aimed in any direction for communicating over long distance.

Space Bloom - 2019

I love the surprise that we get from seeing out of the ordinary things in ordinary places.
It is these things that help bring awareness to our surroundings and creates the opportunity to reimagine our sense of place. Use your imagination and discover new blooms.

Space Bloom - 2020

Orange Pop - 2021

“The abstract contemporary forms of Nathan Pierce’s public art installations are softly rooted in the notion of technology and communication, and the role that it plays in everyday life. His sculptures, no matter the surrounding landscape, offer a counterpoint to the viewer’s perception of place.”

Lost Signals 2 - 2022

The idea of using technology as a means of communicating with one another is embedded in our daily lives this sculpture represents some archaic or foreign communication device and as we observe the sculpture we wonder how well it may have served it’s purpose and consider the idea what would happen if we lost technology as a form of communication would we still be in touch with one another or would we lose signal

Lifted - 2023

In this modern world, where we constantly feel more connected through advancements in technology, I believe that we are simultaneously disconnected as a result of these devices. By using public art as a vehicle for expressing contemporary issues concerning communication we can discover how to better communicate to world around us.

Spider - 2024

I love the surprise that we get from seeing out of the ordinary things in ordinary places. That moment of surprise helps bring awareness to our surroundings and creates an opportunity to reimagine our sense of place. The relationship that these pieces have with the environment communicates to the viewer. It is this connection that helps activate our imagination, which helps us see the world differently.