Ann Wood / Dean Lucker  2402 University Ave.  #308  St. Paul,  MN  55114

Studio: 651-645-4637        email: whirligigs@visi.com    www.woodlucker.com


 

 

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Ann Wood and Dean Lucker have been creating mechanical sculptures since 1987. We both are graduates of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with degrees in sculpture and printmaking.  Ann grew up on a family farm in central Iowa and uses the visual elements of abundance, nature and animals in her images.  Dean grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and credits his ability in mechanical movements to genetics.  My father owns a tool and die company and my great grandfather attempted to build a perpetual motion machine in his garage!

Beginning in 1990, we began selling our collaborative pieces to galleries and shops nationally.  All of our original designs are handmade by us in our St. Paul, Minnesota studio.  Along with our editioned pieces we are currently creating coin-operated sculptures for a new automata museum in Tokyo, Japan.  Dean has completed a collection box sculpture for the Minneapolis literary organization OPENBOOK and Ann is starting a fellowship from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

   

2006 Collection

Dexterity Games.  Dexterity games started as novelty games for advertising promotions, toys and prizes.  Like the earlier ones, our games use steel balls the viewer tries to roll into small divots.  We like taking a familiar form and creating are own version.  We begin by making an original painting that is printed and adhered to a wood backing. The prints are coated with a UV coating to prevent fading.  A Plexiglas cover is added and finished with a handmade paper frame.  Each game has a wire stand so the game can be set up like a picture frame. Or hung on the wall by removing the stand.

Mechanical Pictures.  The mechanical pictures are constructed in a similar fashion as the dexterity games.  These pictures combine our interest in sculpture and painting.  The mechanical components are hand designed from brass.

Mechanical Sculptures.  This year we are offering two mechanical sculptures.  The “Card Player” Is made of wood and the imagery is printed.  Her dress and base is covered with handmade paper.  The “Couple in a Guitar “ is carved in wood then the edition is cast in resin.  The entire piece is hand painted.   

Cleaning

To clean the Plexiglas please uses only a clean soft cotton cloth and Plexiglas cleaner.  Finger prints can often be removed by polishing with a clean cotton cloth. Do not use regular glass cleaner or paper towels.  We recommend spraying the cleaner on the cloth first and then wiping the Plexiglas. Finish by polishing with a clean, dry area of the cotton cloth.

We recommend cleaning our sculptures with a dry brush, feather duster or canned air.  Please do not clean with a damp rag or wet cleaners.