Fredrick Prescott American (b. 1949) Land of the Free, 1993 painted steel kinetic sculpture with neon Signed and dated on base. Sculpture can be disassembled into 4 pieces. Neon lighting. Boat is kinetic. Entire piece sits on stone circle atop a steel plinth. Biography from the artist's website: Life and art join to reveal a dynamic partnership in the work of Fredrick Prescott. The joy and animation seen in Prescott?s sculptures simultaneously evoke the natural world and it?s imaginary counterpart. As graphically bold and colorful as his pieces are, they always look perfectly at ease in a natural setting, though there is no denying their otherworldly quality. The dichotomy between the real and the fantastical in Prescott?s artwork leads to the creation of a captivating, multi-dimensional art form. Using the visual and emotional impact of brilliant color on moving steel, the artist produces sculptures reflecting his singular perception of the world around him. His work is seen as a blend of folk art, pop art, and technically advanced construction. Fredrick Prescott?s childhood experiences have influenced the kinetic animals and landscapes that have become his artistic trademark. Born in Palo Alto in 1949, the oldest son of the chief inventor and owner of the Universal Coin Meter Company, Prescott began working with metal at the age of six. In a playground of band saws, punch presses and metal grinders, he spent countless hours honing the skills he uses to transform metal into art by cutting, bending, and welding. By age twelve, Prescott was enrolled in a watercolor painting class where he immediately developed a passion for color. By both sculpting and painting his artwork, he began his career fascination for bold and colorful metal sculpture. Since 1974, Prescott has exhibited his work all over the world and created special pieces on commission for both private and corporate collectors, including Walt Disney Co., Porsche, and the Chicago Bulls, among others. Prescott?s larger-than-life sculptures have frequently been installed in public parks and venues where people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy them. 78"H x 20"W x 16"D This item cannot be shipped in house and requires local pickup or third party shipping. Please contact us for a list of preferred third party shippers.