Bollinger Atelier

The metal process involves artisans carefully sanding the surface with multiple grits, progressively removing scratches with each pass. Then, they repeat the process with different polishing compounds until achieving the desired mirror-like finish.⁠ ⁠ While time-intensive on flat surfaces, it demands greater attention to detail when working on unique forms like this stunning Lynda Benglis piece.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @dvmariot⁠

Donald Baechler (1956 - 2022) - Assorted Flowers⁠ - Aluminum, in various sizes⁠.⁠ 2019⁠ ⁠ "I'm drawn to silhouettes because of their emblematic rather than their illustrational quality" - the late Donald Baechler⁠ ⁠ #DonaldBaechler

Our studio Arizona Bronze Sculpture Restoration specializes in repair, patination, waxing as well as ongoing maintenance and relocation of sculpture. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Established in 1977 and led by founder, Tom Bollinger, Arizona Bronze Sculpture Restoration maintains high industry standards and offers rare skills in restoration and metal work.⁠ ⁠ Services include repair, patination, waxing as well as ongoing maintenance and relocation of sculpture.⁠ ⁠ Our artisans work at your location or in our studio depending on the work requirements.⁠ ⁠ For bronze casting and sculpture fabrication services, please contact kim@bollingeratelier.com⁠

We are hiring for Digital Technical Artisan! This is an on-site role at our office located in Tempe, Arizona. ⁠ ⁠ Job requirements include:⁠ · Proven experience of at least two years as 3D Digital Technical Artist, or related⁠ · Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines⁠ · Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach⁠ ⁠ Good knowledge of:⁠ · 3d Modeling skills in ZBrush and Rhinoceros 3D⁠ · CAD/CAM software experience⁠ · Software for CNC milling⁠ · 3D Scanning experience; White light and/or laser scanners⁠ · Adobe Photoshop⁠ · Adobe Illustrator⁠ · Microsoft Office or similar⁠ ⁠ Email kim@bollingeratelier.com with your resume and brief letter of interest to apply.⁠ ⁠ #hiring

Another great installation by Bollinger Atelier. thanks for all the help casting and installing my Bobby Winkle's Sculpture at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

PATINA: Typically the final stage before getting shipped, patina is where the application of chemicals oxidizes the surface of the sculpture to create different colors and patterns.⁠ ⁠ While typically done for the visual aesthetic, the patina can also act as a natural protective layer to the sculpture in addition to the wax seal. We offer a library of patinas and surface treatments to our artists, and many of these become personalized to the artist’s vision.⁠ ⁠ 📸: @dvmariot, @theheadspaceofsipos ⁠ ⁠ https://lnkd.in/ekANrMuU

SAND MOLDS:⁠ Brad is prepping the hooks that are inserted during the sand mold process. These hooks made of rebar, serve the team as a way to flip the halves of sand molds using hoists to then complete the second side of the mold and eventually to fit the two pieces back together to then pour bronze into. This specific piece is of Misha Kahn's table series that he had worked on during his visit to Bollinger.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Swipe to see the final results!⁠ ⁠ #bollingeratelier #process #sandmolds #rebar #mishakahn #tabletops #bronzecasting #artisansatwork #prepwork⁠ ⁠ 📸: @dvmariot https://lnkd.in/emSiDD-h

Misha Kahn @mishakahn - "Kon Tiki", Aluminum, 34.25" x 53" x 13.25"⁠ ⁠ Misha Kahn was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1989. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2011 and was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Tel Aviv the following year. Working at the intersection of design and sculpture, Misha Kahn creates exuberant furniture that embraces color, maximalism, and gestural expression. With a highly experimental approach to media and process, the artist has incorporated craft and industrial materials into his pieces, as well as found objects. Misha Kahn is currently represented by Friedman Benda Gallery.⁠ ⁠ 📸: @azdavin⁠ ⁠ https://lnkd.in/emSiDD-h

Marlana Vassar - Flora - Bronze⁠ 48" h x 18.8" diameter⁠ ⁠ Marlana Vassar is an African American artist and designer whose work has been featured in the @carnegiemuseumofart among other locations. A Pittsburgh area artist and University of Pittsburgh alum (2006), Marlana's Musings - Art Studio is largely self-taught as an artist and her philosophy of balancing style and substance has attracted a diverse audience to her work. Vassar began her career as a graphic designer with the intention to move into game design, however, after attending a lecture at the Carnegie Museum of Art her focus changed to the world of fine art.⁠ ⁠ The first of Marlana's works in bronze, this sculpture required 103 artisan labor hours to produce at Bollinger Atelier. Marlana sculpted an original in clay and the clay original was 3d scanned to produce a digital 3d model. ⁠ ⁠ The digital 3d model was scaled to the final size for bronze casting and was 3d printed using a PMMA material provided by FORM.XYZ in Portland Oregon and designed specifically for investment and ceramic shell casting. ⁠ ⁠ "Flora" is located near the entrance of Highland Park, Pennsylvania among sculptures from Giuseppe Moretti.⁠ ⁠ 📸: @dvmariot, @theheadspaceofsipos⁠ ⁠ ⁠ https://lnkd.in/e65uPitD

Happy Memorial Day from Bollinger Atelier. Today we honor those who served. ⁠