Metal Engineering and Fabrication for Artists
At Zahner, we understand the artistic challenges of realizing conceptual designs working in large-scale modern metal materials. Our Hands of the Artist team partners and collaborates with artists to ensure their design intent remains and is enhanced throughout the engineering and fabrication process.
We have the unique ability to manage the entire production process, from concept development and engineering, to budgeting with the artist, all the way to manufacturing and installation. We recognize that each artist and artwork is one-of-a-kind, so our clients can rest assured that their projects are handled with the utmost professionalism and personalized attention to detail.
Art Wall at Doha by Jan Hendrix, lit at night.
© A. Zahner CompanyBill Zahner, CEO of Zahner, recently sat down with Jan Hendrix to discuss his creative process, his works, and their numerous collaborations over the past 15 years. Watch the 2-minute preview featuring highlights of their conversation.
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Renowned Experience
Over the years, we have collaborated with acclaimed artists on a wide variety of projects, such as:
Jan Hendrix
Walter de Maria
Sol Lewitt
Leo Villareal
Murphysboro Town Park Pavilion and Bandshell by John Medwedeff
Photo by Tex Jernigan, ARKO | © A. Zahner Company.
Digital model for the Town Park Pavilion and Bandshell by John Medwedeff
Digital model screenshot © A. Zahner Company.Expert Capabilities
Zahner’s fabrication facility has countless possibilities, and our expertise in metallurgy and engineering makes us more than capable of transforming an iconic design into a work of art that is buildable and structurally sound.
Process mock-up from raw bronze material (left) to final patinated surface (right).
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Zahner fabricators pre-assemble the Hendrix-designed canopy in Kansas City.
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Art wall sections are manufactured in the Zahner shop facility.
© A. Zahner CompanyTimeless Integrity
Zahner also provides art restoration and conservations services in collaboration with partner firm Zahner Metal Conservation. These upkeep services are also available to all our Hand of the Artist partners and the artworks we fabricate.
If you are interested in partnering with our Hands of the Artist program, get in touch with our art specialist, Sean Kelley, to discuss further.
PHOTO BY TEX JERNIGAN | ARKO © A. ZAHNER COMPAN
