Dan Rider Sculpture

Selected Biography

Artist Statement

My outdoor series of modern sculpture incorporates my recurring theme of “creating one out of the many” using layering of mixed media dimensional elements that can include steel, wood, stone, aluminum or copper, combined with precast reinforced concrete elements.

My contemporary 3d wall sculpture compositions utilize wire mesh and perforated sheet metal to create representational work reflecting nature. All elements are individually fabricated by hand including shaping and assembly.

I have a successful history of collaborating with collectors, designer and art consultants. My work is readily adaptable to both residential and commercial use and can be found nationally in galleries, private collections, corporate offices, healthcare and hospitality.

"Dan Rider's body of work has another-world feel, but, at the same time, is deeply rooted in nature."
— Julia Beardsley, Art Historian

“Dan’s ability to work within Scale, design and budget is always a welcome. His Creativity keeps the designs on the edge where my world needs to be!”
— Alan Hammond, Hammond Art Consulting Services

“Dan is a master of mixed media sculpture and composition.”
— Marina Kieser, ART PIC L.A.

Exhibitions

Earthenworks, La Conner, WA

Earthenworks, Port Townsend, WA

Dragon Fire Gallery, Cannon Beach, OR

Freed Gallery, Lincoln City, OR

Coady Contemporary, Santa Fe, NM

Gratitude Gallery, Langley, WA

Steynberg Gallery, San Luis Obispo, CA

Worrell Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

Sculpture Dynamics, San Luis Obispo Art Center

Salisbury Fine Art Gallery, Avila Beach, CA

Sculpturesite, Berkeley, CA

Montclair Fine Art Gallery, Oakland, CA

Yokohama Citizens Gallery, Yokohama, Japan

Adobe Gallery, Vista, CA

San Diego Art Institute, San Diego, CA

Art Glass Association, San Diego, CA

Boehm Gallery, San Marcos, CA

TV/Movie Production

2022 Grey's Anatomy (ABC) Fractals

2022 Station 19 (ABC) Fractals

2021 Truth Be Told (Apple TV) Fractals

2020 How to Get Away with Murder(ABC) Fractals

2019 NCIS Los Angeles (CBS) Fractals

2019 Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) Fractals

2016 Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) Fractals

2015 CBS, Inc./Scorpion Fractals

2015 Prodco, Inc./Switched at Birth 2 Row Barley

2015 Casual Production/ Casual Callas

2014 Mike & Molly Bonanza Production Roses

2014 Undateable (WarnerBros) Orange Tip Roses

2013 The Mindy Project Rose

2012 Raising Hope (20th Century) Orange Tip Rose

Selected Private Collections

JW Marriott, Anaheim, CA

Chicago Title, Orinda, CA

Bayler, Scott, & White Medical Center, Plano, TX

Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL

Veracruz Condominium Lobby, Marco Island, FL

Great Ape Foundation, Des Moines, IA

Mercy Cardiology Center, Sacramento, CA

Sentara Obici Hospital, VA

Summit Funding, Sacramento, CA

Children’s Medical Center Dallas-Southlake, TX

Monte Bello Family Health Clinic, Denver, CO

Gary and Beth Smith, Mukilteo Coffee House, Langley, WA