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On March 7, Kurt Dyrhaug, professor of sculptor in the Department of Art, presented his research at a colloquium sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communication. His presentation, “Hot and Cold,” showcased his work on metal coatings on 3D prints and paper.

“My time as an artist in residence at the Fundacion Torres Pujales in Corme, Spain inspired this research. I had to use materials that were available, so I began to play around with different elements including vinegar and string,” said Dyrhaug. “My work focuses on dynamic composition utilizing gesso, sand, string and metal coatings. Various patinas are applied along with oil pastels to achieve a rich surface and alluring atmosphere.”

Dyrhaug’s sculptures and drawings often reference nautical and aeronautical machinery and what he says presents new associations with form and scale. This theme throughout his work is inspired from his childhood memories of growing up in Minnesota.

Since his time in Europe, Dyrhaug has not only continued the work he started there but has also continued to coordinate the International Symposium “Cast Metal an 3D Printing” at the Atelierhaus Hilmsen Residency in Hilmsen, Germany.

Dyrhaug’s sculpture and drawings utilizing metal coatings, have been published in “Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts,” and featured in the International Drawing Annual 13 - Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center. He has also been involved in recent national juried exhibitions in Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Additionally, Dyrhaug’s works are in numerous permanent collections, including the George Bush International Airport in Houston, del Mar College in Corpus Christi and the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo in Corme, Spain.

Two of Dyrhaug’s prints are currently up for auction to benefit Le Grand Bal, a fundraiser supporting the fine arts programs in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. They will be on display in the Dishman Art Museum the week of March 25-29.