The Gallatin Art Crossing (G.A.C.) hosts a variety of artwork introducing viewers to many artistic approaches. The main focus of the organization is to select and place sculptures throughout the Bozeman area.
Comet
Artist: Pete Stecher
Medium: Steel
Location: Cushing Terrell Architects
Address: 411 E. Main Street
Location Sponsor: Kleimer Family
Pete Stecher
My artistic expression, from the combination of stone and steel, has arrived after a lifetime of work in a variety of mediums and disciplines. I draw from the power and scale of the rugged western landscape as a meditative medium to germinate ideas.
I am captivated by the journeys and stories of stones, from glacial erratic’s to river carved stones and human’s pull of steel from the earth. Some of my work incorporates a fusion of modern and ancient tribal elements, drawing on our primal connection to the earth.
My design process is primarily mental, allowing for the evolution and spontaneity in the growth of each creation. Steel and stone conform to my vision through great effort, bending beneath my hammer and emerging with my chisel. Working at my great grandfather’s anvil or cutting stone, I exert a great deal of force on the mediums, while allowing the process to be fluid.
My latest kinetic pieces have been inspired by Tibetan prayer wheels. I like to design sculptures that inspire interactions of the senses. I enjoy seeing people connect with all my sculptures, both physically and emotionally.
Source: Pete Stecher
Pete Stecher was born and raised in Germany. In 2011, he created Comet made of sculpted steel and mounted on a curved metal stand. Comet is about 6' tall, moves when the wind blows and rotates on its axis.
Pete Stecher has several other sculptures displayed throughout Bozeman and was the recipient of the 2011 people's choice award for Turning Stone.