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Phil Seder
Phil Seder
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I sculpt in fabricated and forged metals. Often my work, especially my bell compositions, is accented by wooden elements lending warmth and an organic feel to the completed piece.


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I sculpt in fabricated or forged metals primarily using welded steel and copper.  In the last five years, I have increasingly integrated wood elements into my compositions to lend warmth and an organic element to the work.  I am quite attracted to functional art ranging from lighting to furniture and architectural fixtures.   I am currently working on the Fifty Bells Project, an initiative to create a limited edition set of the finest craft bells in America.

INSTALLATIONS / COMMISSIONS

  • Collection of Angela Summer and Sanjeev Lahoti, 2020
  • Collection of Joe and Trish Howell, 2020
  • Collection of Jan Massaro, 2020
  • Collection of Nancy Theune, 2020
  • Saffron Field Vineyard Gong, 2018
  • PCC Executive suite – 6’ x 3’ wall-mounted copper quilt – 2015
  • Collection of Dr. Christine Chairsell - 2014
  • Investiture Bell presented to incoming PCC President Dr. Jeremy Brown, Portland Art Museum 2013
  • Collection of Lesley Sanocki – 2011 – 2019
  • Oregon Episcopal School – Home coming mascot, ‘Ards of Steel,’ the world’s largest reusable burning aardvark sculpture 2011
  • Collection of the Shirley and Herbert Semler Foundation – Ongoing works purchased 2006 – 2019
  • Home of Scott and Helen Langley – Wall-mounted Irish-themed design in copper, steel and brass, 2008
  • Home of Matt and Diane Evans, Portland, OR – Outdoor installation based on abstract evergreen forest in fabricated metals, 2007
  • Home of Don and Lynn Ogren, Medford, Oregon - Abstract wall-mounted landsape in copper, brass and steel, 2006
  • Home of Seaton and Kathy Griswold, Oregon City, Oregon - Celtic ring in brass, copper and stainless steel, 2006
  • Home of Scot and Veebeca Klocke, Cedar Mill, Oregon – Multi-piece installation of home bar and recreational furniture in steel and copper, 2006
  • Broadway Veterinary Clinic, Portland, OR – Cat Scam – Stainless steel outdoor installation, 2006
  • Westlake Realty Group, Gresham, OR – Odd Fish Out – Large wall-mounted sculptural installation, 2005
  • Broadway Veterinary Clinic, Portland, OR – Doglandia – largest copper dog’s head west of the Mississippi, 2005
  • Home of Dr. Fred Ey, Portland, Oregon – Lowman – 10 foot steel totem pole, 2005
  • Lincoln Terrace Condominiums, Eugene, OR – Security Screen: Cityscape in Recycled Metals, 2005
  • Home of Brad and Toni Baugher, Portland, Oregon – Eight foot steel totem, 2004

SHOWS

  • All Sides exhibit at Art at The Cave, Vancouver, WA, May 2021
  • Five Bells show at Saffron Fields Vineyard, 2019
  • Art in The Pearl – Pacific NW Sculptors Group Show 2011
  • Portland City Hall – Group Show, September 2008
  • Southeast Portland Artwalk, 2008
  • Gresham Visual Arts Gallery, May, 2007
  • Creative Metal Arts Guild Show, May, 2007
  • Hollywood Wine and Expresso, 2007
  • Contemporary Art, a show of the Gresham Visual Arts Gallery, 2006
  • Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery May Garden Show, 2006
  • Maude Kerns Art Center Art for Interiors Show (Juried), 2005
  • Maude Kerns Art Center Art in the Vineyards Show (Invitational), 2005
  • Association of Northwest Landscape Designers (Invitational), Summer Garden Tour, 2005
  • Bela Pearla Gallery, Grand Opening Exhibit of wall mounted sculptural work, 2005
  • Portland Open Studios (Juried), 2000 – 2005
  • Art in the Pearl 2005
  • Southern Oregon Sculpture Exhibition (Juried), 2004
  • Urban Scenes, Gresham City Hall Visual Arts Gallery, 2004
  • Captured Light, Gresham City Hall Visual Arts Gallery, 2004
  • Creative Metal Arts Guild Annual Show, 2004
  • Contemporary Crafts Garden Party, 2004
  • Portland Open Studios 2004
  • Maryhill Festival of the Arts, 2004
  • Oregon Episcopol School Aftergow, 2004
  • Portland Center for the Performing Arts, rotating exhibit, 2004 - 2005
  • Windows Alive, 2003
  • Tualatin Estate Vinyards (one man show), 2003
  • Lake Oswego Arts Chronicle (Invitational), 2001
  • Gresham Visual Arts Gallery (Juried), 2001
  • Yachats Commons (one man show), 1998

GALLERIES/ RETAIL (CURRENT AND PAST)

  • 9th Street Gallery, Newport, OR
  • Contemporary Crafts Museum, Portland, OR
  • Audubon Society of Portland Nature Store
  • Fox Creek Fabrics, Sun Valley, ID
  • PH Reed Furniture, Portland, OR
  • Triad Gallery, Seal Rock, OR
  • Wene Gallery, Portland, OR
  • Desparado, Portland, OR
  • Charlie White Gallery, Portland, OR
  • Natural Spaces, Portland, OR
  • Pearl Street Dental, Portland, OR
  • Paolo Design Studio, Portland, OR
  • Bella Perla Gallery, Portland, OR
  • Rouge Blanc Gallery, Newberg, OR

MEMBERSHIPS / OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • Board of Directors, Pacific Northwest Sculptors 2006 - 2008
  • Board of Directors, Portland Open Studios, 2003 - 2005
  • Treasurer, International Sculpture Invitational, 2005

MEDIA COVERAGE

  • “Architect Builds on Hollywood’s Character,’ The Oregonian, December 18th, 2008
  • ‘Pet Project in Stainless Steel – An Artist’s Interpretation of Size,’ The Oregonian, August 30, 2006
  • City Scene – A television segment of Comcast Cable, April 2006
  • PVMA Newsletter, July 2005
  • ‘West Linn Entrepreneur Creates Virtual Gallery,’ Oregonian, June 25, 2005
  • ‘Inside the Garden,’ Maude Kerns Art Center Newsletter, Summer 2005
  • Grants Pass Daily Courier, April 15, 2004