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Atlanta, GA | Posted:
Jenna Farmer
Marketing Specialist
Georgia Tech Office of the Arts
jenna.farmer@arts.gatech.edu
(404) 385-4219
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Tick 3
Tic 1
Tic 3
Tic 2Steel, cast, neon, 2004
15'H x 12'W x 12'D
Location: Tech Green West
Artist: STRETCH
Artist Bio:
STRETCH is a sculptor, artist, visionary, restaurateur, entrepreneur and television personality. STRETCH’s works have been on display in private and corporate collections throughout the world. STRETCH has been building large-scale sculpture for more than twenty years. His sculptures vary in scale from small approachable pieces to environmentally dominating. The choice of materials STRETCH uses in his pieces – glass & steel – work against each other, causing tension while maintaining a high level of dialogue.
In addition to public art, STRETCH expanded his creative career to include participation in Discovery Channel’s hit show, “Monster House” as well as working with ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for five episodes. The FOOD Network has also featured STRETCH as a sculptor and restaurateur on the hit shows “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” and “Guy’s Big Bite.” STRETCH most recently traveled with the Guy Fieri Food Roadshow and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, showcasing his 25-gallon Monster Margarita Machine.
STRETCH is a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute. He completed his Master's at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. STRETCH has since worked with many renowned artists including Mark di Suvero and John Henry and with numerous artists on public commissions – for airports, college campuses, and city sculpture parks around the world. STRETCH recently joined the Board of Directors for the International Sculpture Center.
