About the Artist

Gerry Kulzer grew up on a farm where his mother made bread from wheat ground in her flour mill and butter from the cream of whole milk. His father, a creative genius in his own right, taught Gerry how to fix nearly anything on the farm.

This upbringing where "making" was of paramount importance helped shape Gerry's creative spirit and desire to design, draw, build, and sculpt.

A sculptor and art teacher with decades of experience, Mr. Kulzer brings his love of making to organizations across the state. His live sculpture performances are fascinating and engaging. Enjoyed by people of all ages, his performances illustrate the importance of working with one's hands, the therapeutic nature of clay, and the love of creation.

A beloved teacher, Kulzer's students have often expressed how he brought a love of art and joy to their school experience.

History

Gerry always preferred drawing pictures over coloring books. Pencils and paper were readily available when he was young so he made good use of them. Even in high school his notes consisted of pictures representative of the topic being studied.

His first ceramics class at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, brought a love for sculptural work to the forefront of his imagination.

Mr. Kulzer's first art teaching position gave him access to a multitude of art materials and inspiring students. Working with his students, he learned how important a "hands on" class can be to kids with a tactile learning style. To this day many graduates continue to visit his classroom with heartwarming comments and stories of their artistic endeavors.

Currently

Gerry Kulzer divides his time teaching, sculpting, presenting workshops, and being a dad to his 5 children.

Kulzer's sculptures reside in numerous private collections. His freelance work with Brodin Studios has resulted in bonze monuments scattered across the nation and as far away as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Through his Live Sculpture Performances, Kulzer brings a relaxed learning experience to students across the state. As the butter sculptor for Midwest Dairy's Princess Kay of the Milky Way program, Kulzer brings regional recognition to Dairy products and the people who work tirelessly to bring food to our tables. His information on bronze casting makes an uncommon experience accessible and informs students about the possibilities of lucrative art careers. Everything from Technology use (3-D artists), detail oriented skills (Wax and clay detailing), to casting molten metal and welding careers are discussed during his presentation and performance. "An art job can be more than making painted canvases."

Mr. Kulzer creates an environment in which participants can relax, explore, have fun, and be inspired by each other.


Contact Gerry for more information: gk@kulzerdesign.com




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