Lawrence Feir Sculptor
About
Lawrence Feir is a contemporary sculptor originally from Canada, currently living in North Carolina, United States. He has worked as an artist throughout his entire life. Mr. Feir has had experience as a silversmith, designer, and photographer in the aerospace industry. He now creates art using various metals and is particularly known for his large-scale kinetic sculptures.
Aviation
Lawrence Feir worked as a photographer in the aerospace industry from 1989 until September 11th, 2001. His photographs are published in books and magazines worldwide.
Publication
Lawrence Feir was a frequent contributor to many aerospace publications including Aviation Week and Space Technology, Airways International, and Airliners.
Turning the page
Mr. Feir set aside his cameras and turned to another form of art, Sculpture.
More images from his career in aviation and be found here
New Beginnings
Having studied sculpture at both Parsons School of Design and the University of Massachusetts, Mr. Feir traded his cameras for a hammer and a welder.
Figurative Works
The human form has been influential during his entire career as a sculptor.
Public Art
For the past decade, Mr. Feir has poured his heart into large-scale kinetic sculpture, transforming spaces with his mesmerizing welded steel public art, now showcased across the United States and beyond.
Kinetics
Lawrence Feir is renowned for his stunning kinetic sculptures, crafted from gleaming stainless steel. His artistic techniques and inspirations are deeply rooted in his fervent passion for aviation, the intricate study of wind, and a sophisticated understanding of aeronautics. Each of Feir's kinetic wind sculptures is expertly designed to harness the natural forces of the wind, creating a mesmerizing ballet of movement that captivates and enchants the observer. These remarkable artworks exist in a breathtaking state of perpetual motion, continuously transforming into intricate patterns and shapes; even the slightest whisper of a breeze is enough to set them into a graceful dance, revealing their enchanting beauty to all who encounter them.
Creativity in Motion
Kinetic wind sculptures are designed to harness the wind, creating movement that renders them both intriguing and mysterious.
Fire and Flame
Why do you choose to make a living doing this?
Metal Sculptors can't imagine doing anything else!