Peter Griz, Kinetic Sculptures

Michigan artist Peter Griz has had a creative impulse leading him down paths of inventing and obtaining patents for mechanical devices over the years.  But, when he began fabricating and experimenting with metals his creativity has taken its natural course in inspiring him to design kinetic sculptures.  His fascination with the possibility of designing a piece of art that could be energized solely by the wind producing such a tranquil effect became a passion.  Initial inspirational ideas for his art work evolved from observing things as simplistic as his grandson’s “Delta Flyer” kite.   

Peter is a self taught artist who retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years.  His experience in design and mechanical aspects enables him the knowledge to achieve the precision and balance in the creation of his kinetics. 

Designs are unique and hand hammered using dissimilar metals of copper and stainless steel, then fused together to generate sculptural symmetry.  These elements coupled together create the wind induced motion of the captivating rhythm expressed in the vitality of his art.  Peter continues to explore new techniques in working with the properties of metal inspiring him to bring new ideas to life.

Included in a few of his commissioned works are sculptures at the Indiana Fremont Public Library, The Goddard School in Oxford, Michigan, a signature logo sculpture designed exclusively for Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay, Michigan, Baker College of  Flint , Oil Nut Bay Resort in British Virgin Islands and a “Veteran Star”  sculpture that will stand at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Michigan designed to honor those who forever stand in defense of American Freedom.

Exhibitions at the following fine art galleries/art centers: 

• Krasl Art Center, Saint Joseph, MI
• Knox Galleries, Harbor Springs, MI
• Main Street Gallery, Leland, MI
• Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
• Fancy Nancy Gallery, Saugatuck/Douglas, MI
• The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
• CocoVivo Fine Art Gallery, Charleston, SC and Booth Bay Harbor, ME

Please call for detailed information about each sculpture below.

Tulip Collection	Windjammer	Moon Dancer Weathervane
$950. - $1,100. Each	$750. - $1,000.	$2,000.

Rhombus Pirouette	Aloha	Twisted Fish
$625. - $1,700.	$1,600.	$1,000. - $2,700.

Garden Gale	Turning Vines	Windjammer Weathervane
$1,400.	$1,7000.	$2,200.