"The Guardians - The Wary and the Fierce" 2021
'Maverick' bulls commissioned to honor the Mankato Mavericks (Mankato State University) Hockey Team. The bulls' eyes light up with purple LED's and an internal fogger emits 'steam' from the nostrils.
Dimensions vary - appx 9' H x 3' W x 3' D. Hot zinc galvanizing over fabricated steel on limestone pedestals.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Kyle Fokken
Sculptor
I am a mixed media sculptor who combines diverse imagery into hybrid sculptures that explore cultural contexts between people.
I use vintage toy and ‘folk art’ aesthetics to explore the passing down of cultural values between generations. I make artwork that tantalizes the eye and invites the audience to linger and look deeper at the work and reflect on what we believe about ourselves.