OUTDOOR
Kurt Steger: No Words
7 Mar. – 14 Jun. 2026
Kurt Steger, Trajectory, 2025, wood, yellow pigment, twine, rebar, concrete base, 22 x 13 x 3 ft. Photo was taken and provided by the artist. Shot at Rockland Center for the Arts.
Steger’s current series of outdoor sculptures speaks to the unspeakable – that place within us that knows that we do not know. Juxtaposing humankind’s attempt to create order in our daily lives, Steger’s work acknowledges both the peace and the chaos of an eternal mystery. These works are symbols, the reflection or manifestation of a journey toward the unknown. Living in nature year-round, these sculptures exist in the seasons, the elements, and the minute atmospheric fluctuations that are in constant motion. Wood, steel, and concrete stand between the shifting weather patterns of sky energies and the grounding forces of earth, all while living with animal, insect, and bird life every day and night. Each sculpture is a collaboration between material, craftsmanship, and nature, challenging its durability over time. The design of the structure, strength of the material, and integrity of the joinery all contribute to the sculpture’s resilience and longevity. Year after year, these sculptures bear witness to the seen and unseen forces of nature as the aging patina reveals itself over time. The artist invites the viewer to read, interpret, and react to the work as they choose, and allow the unknown to reveal itself from within.
Kurt Steger, Purple Wind, 2025, Wood, rock, twine, pigment, steel, concrete base, 92 x 28 x 3 in
Kurt Steger, Yellow, 2020, wood, pigment, steel, concrete base, 78 x 45 x 20 in
Kurt Steger has been a carpenter, woodworker, and sculptor for over four decades. He brings a high level of craftsmanship, design, and ingenuity to his creations, which in turn express his concern for the environment and humanity. His work has many influences, from Shamanism to Buddhism to Western psychology. Steger’s accomplishments include an installation in Sacramento City Hall in Sacramento, CA, a traffic circle sculpture in Grass Valley, CA, and an interactive sculpture and healing ceremony conducted at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art in Washington D.C., honoring the ten-year anniversary of 9/11. Steger's work is in private, public, and museum collections, and he received a NYFA Sculpture Grant in 2017. He recently launched a robust woodworking and hand skills program PeekSkills in Peekskill, NY for young people, in which he emphasizes character building through working with one’s hands. His current and most ambitious sculptural project is the creation of his home sculpture garden, including a studio that he designed and built that he opens up to the public on a monthly basis.