Factory Worker - Loveland, CO - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

"Arlie Regier was born in 1931. Grew up on a farm near Burrton. Studied industrial arts at Bethel College in Newton. In 1967, Regier studied sculpture design under Richard Stankiewicz and received a master’s degree in Industrial Education from Colorado State Univ. Taught metal shop work in the Shawnee Mission (KS) School District. Regier brings his fascination with technology and inventions together with his concern with world events to provide images for stainless steel works o" (from (visit link) )

"Arie passed last week at the age of 83. With his passing we lost a great artist and a kind man who touched many lives.

Paul first met Arlie in 1994, when the gallery was just three years old. A friend told him to go see this amazing guy at the Ward Parkway Art Fair, which was not very well attended or even known. So Paul went on a grey winter day, not expecting much, and sure enough he was amazed—by the vision of the work, the high level of craft, and its uniqueness. Arlie got all his stainless steel from scrapyards. Immediately Paul knew he had found another regional artist who could succeed on a national level.

17 years later, he accompanied Arlie to a reception at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, since they had acquired one of his pieces for their permanent collection. Further, Arlie’s work and his son Dave’s had sold to collectors all over the world over the years: in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Austin, Santa Fe, and all over KC. They had a dedicated following of 100s of collectors, including Warner Brothers, H&R Block, and A Zahner Co. During those years Arlie taught us much—about humility, dedication, and self-discipline. Oh yes, and fun. He truly had fun sculpting, and never lost his capacity for joy in the moment. He never really grew old.

We feel honored that he was such a big part of our lives. It was quite a journey. Wherever he is now, we hope to someday bump into him in that Great Gallery in the Sky. We'll get joe and shoot the breeze." (from (visit link) )

Title: Factory Worker Artist: Arlie Regier Media (materials) used: Steel and acrylic paint Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Downtown Loveland Date of creation or placement: 1989

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