John Wietfeldt
Glass & Metal Sculptor
Copper
The designs on this page were developed and drawn directly to the glass. The glass was then cut and secured into place using copper and solder.
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Diamondback - 2009
An abstract rendition of
a notorious
Arizona predator. $480
inspired by
$1,800
inspired by
$1,800
10x11 in / 25.4x27.9 cm
Sea Glider - 2020
Inspired by both the iridescence and texture of the glass, like sunlight through the rolling surf.
Its patina metal surfaces provide natural flow to convey tranquility and peacefulness. $2,800
11.5x10.3x3.5 in / 4.25x4.1x1.4 cm
Horse of the Sea - 2004
This project began with a trip to the Seychelles where I collected the mollusks and corral that accompany this piece.
$750
16x6x18 in 40.6x15.2x45.7 cm
Curious Mantis - 2020
Always, with a look of wonder or perhaps, "How nice to eat you."
Different from previous accomplishments, a ridged trunk atop a seemingly frail base incorporates tension wires into each leg for stability.
$2,400
14x11x10 in / 35.5x27.9x25.4 cm
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Classic North American Buffalo - a study in primitivism.
$75
Buffalo Primitivo - 2020
5.7x9 in / 14.5x22.9 cm
Conch Shell - 2009
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Returning from Trinidad & Tobago, I found a small shell in my pocket.
Months later, it modeled for this project.
$1,150
2.7x7.5 in / 6.8x19 cm
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During a trip to British Columbia, I studied hundreds of totems from Canada's First Nations. Returning home, I developed this unique design depicting the hierarchy of the natural world and attempting to invoke a similar sense of reverence.
$3,500
Noble Totem - 2011
35x17 in / 89x43.1 cm
A ruby red version of a common Arizona resident - enlarged for
maximum impact.
$750
Rosé Scorpion - 2010
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The prelude to Stallion Noir, and an exercise in adding motion to my medium.
$350
Stallion Minor - 2018
8.75x6x1.75 in / 3.44x2.36x0.69 cm
6x7x9 in / 15.2x17.8x22.9 cm
Stallion Noir - 2020
A statement piece inspired by summer days kayaking the Salt River, where wild horses gather at the water's edge.
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$2,700
27x7x26 in / 68.6x17.8x66 cm
Trojan Horse - 2004
My first full-sized piece, on 1/3rd scale and of a single sheet of glass.
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Much of my process and technique was developed from its design and
construction.
$5,500
16x6x18 in / 40.6x15.2x45.7 cm
Origami Swans - 2015
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Heavily textured glass lends to the illusion of origami paper.
Bearers of
success and good fortune.
$200/pr
7x8.5x3.5 / 5.8x10x9 in
17.8x21.6x8.9 / 14.7x25.4x22.9 cm
Masks
These adult-sized masks were designed for display,
but can also be worn if the occasion arises.
A whimsical, creative piece. $1,350
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$4,500
Funny Face - 2015
Once worn as a costume.
Hooded cloak
not included.
$1,500
Skull Mask - 2017
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This majestic mask was a created in recognition of the poaching and killing of endangered species that threaten to change our world forever, if not stopped.
Leo - 2010
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$4,500
Another noble creature on the brink of extinction.
$4,200
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$4,500
Wolf - 2011
Past Projects
The gallery below is of my artwork that has been rehomed.
Multiple trips to China's Forbidden City inspired this work, which is reminiscent of many of the carvings and sculptures found there. $2,400
A glass rendition
of the all-too-familiar
blue fabric mask that both protected and alienated us.
$4,500
Virtual Contact - 2021
10.5x8.5x7.4 in / 26.7x21.6x19cm
