Sunrise Markers
To be installed 2024 at Mill Creek Properties in Chandler, Arizona.
Global Unity
Commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art for Soho Condos in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stainless Steel, Steel tubing, 3Form Koda Xt Panels. 62′ tall x 6’x 6′
Droplet
Polycarbonate shape internally lit with RGB nodes, strip light, etc. computer controlled http://www.jeffzischke.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Droplet-540-.mp4
SunDrops
http://www.jeffzischke.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sundrops-small.mp4 Sundrops was commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art for the 10th Anniversary of Canal Convergence. 5 Units measure about 14′ Diameter x 8′ tall and are suspended above the Arizona Canal. Made with aluminum frames and prismatic polycarbonate internally lit with computer controlled RGBW projector lights.
Cloud Nebulous
Designed for Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney , Australia. Large scale interactive sensory installation.
c h r o m a s i s
Commissioned by The Donor Network of Arizona in Tempe, Arizona. Over 100 florescent and dichroic ellipses that were laser cut are installed on the entry feature wall of the business. They are articulated with custom made stainless steel hardware allowing for various angles to be realized. The sculptural installation is enhanced by the skylight above …
Canoe Vue
Commissioned by the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan and the Arts coalition. 2 canoes were repurposed as permanent seating elements next to the Huron River. They were repainted and filled with body filler to help mitigate the severe dents and scratches.
Elementor #2128
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Heritage Landing
Invited to propose an entry feature sculpture for the City of Muskegon, two designs were developed.
Basket Weave
Designed for the entry porte cochere for the Sheraton Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. Click on Images to Enlarge.
Snow Cones
Commissioned by Georgetown, Washington DC for GLOW Light Art Experience, Snow Cones are made of 15 units that are Water Jet cut aluminum painted with transparent urethane paint,polycarbonate plastic and computer controlled RGB LED projector lights. ( Click on Images to enlarge )
Infinite Wave
Commissioned by The City of Chandler, Arizona and The Chandler Arts Commission. Infinite Wave was designed specifically for the New Chandler Museum as a sculptural shade structure. The piece is made of 208 pieces of laser cut stainless steel that are bent on a 15 degree angle and installed in a steel grid framework.The installation …
Cubizm
” Cubizm: sculptural seating elements commissioned by the City of Chandler for the new parking garage downtown. Powder coated steel and tile on concrete.
Infinite Wave
Commissioned by the City of Chandler, Arizona , Chandler Arts Commission. Designed as a sculptural shade structure, 208 stainless steel wavy shapes are laser cut with a brushed finish and installed in a 65′ x 75′ structural framework.Extrenally lit with computer controlled RGB LED projector lights.
Bosque Urbain
Created for Villa Barr in Novi, Michigan during an artist residency.Painted wood measuring 30′ long x 12′ tall x 10′ wide. Click on Images to Enlarge Thanks to great friends for your help! Kevin, Larry, Gerald, Walter and Mike
The 5 C’s of Arizona
The Renaissance Hotel ( formerly the Adams Hotel , downtown Phoenix, Arizona ) 5 Spun metal discs that are powder coated with spun polished stainless discs in the center. The shapes represent the 5 C’s of Arizona: Climate , Citrus, Cattle, Cotton and Copper. Click images below to enlarge
Blooming Spire
Commissioned by The City of Peoria, Arizona ” Blooming Spire stands 50′ tall by 12′ wide and is made of welded stainless steel tubing and thermo formed polycarbonate. The sculpture is lit from below with 5 linear and 5 projector type of computer controlled RGB LED lights. Click on images to enlarge
Radiate
Commissioned by The Scottsdale Cultural Council for the annual Gala Event. Radiate is installed inside the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center and spans 80’long x 40’wide. The central core is made of a steel ring with colored theatrical gels. Inside, RGB projector lights project their colors through the gels and onto suspended acrylic and polycarbonate sheets …
Captive Rock
Installed near the Z Trail in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Johnson reed wired together around suspended rock.
Interactive Magnet boards
Commissioned by The Found:RE Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona 8- 2 dimensional 4′ x 4′ powder coated steel frames with printed magnets are interactive artworks for the guests to enjoy.
HUMI
HUMI ( The Human Sumi Brush ) created and developed after a trip to Japan where I discovered large sumi type brushes. While on a train to Kobe I sketched out the idea to suspend a model upside down and use her like a large sumi brush, dipping her hair into sumi black ink and …
Connexions
Finalist proposal for the plaza at the Scottsdale center for the Arts. 100’s of pool poles that vary in length are inter-connected at custom hubs. Each unit is lit with a solar lighting module and plastic disc. Overall dimensions are: 80′ x 40′ x 12′ tall.
Article about art|object Gallery
http://www.phoenixmag.com/visual-arts/art-object-jeff-zischke-s-gallery-in-carefree.html
Peripheral View
Peripheral ViewIs a series of blurred high contrast images that are printed on clear film and installed at various locations in the scattered green and umber undergrowth of the forest environment at I-Park. These specters depict native and foreign beasts, human and non human animals and random-seeming objects all set into motion at the feather …
GemTones
GemTones installed between the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and The Scottsdale Performing Arts Center Click to view Video:
Seed Pods
Purchased by the Northern New Mexico State University in Las Cruzes, New Mexico. The 2 sculptures are made of plasma cut corten Steel plate and measure 4′ diameter and 8′ diameter.
Callaloo Caribbean Restaurant, Scottsdale
Overall Design concept, Interior Design, Lighting Design and Fabrication, Furniture Design with Hand Painted Fabrics, Sculptural masks, Fountain and Fish tank design and fabrication.
Amber Lounge, Scottsdale, Arizona
Overall concept and interior design with a custom made resin bar top 40 ‘ long and resin tables, internally lit with neon. Custom designed and fabricated barstools, tables and railings,
Axis / Radius Nightclub, Scottsdale, Arizona
Interior Design , Furniture Design, Terrazzo Floor Design, Lighting Design and Fabrication
Radius / Axis Nightclub, Scottsdale
Interior Design, Custom design and fabrication of: Stools, Tables, Railings, Stairs, Lighting
Canoe Vue
Commissioned by The City of Ann Arbor Michigan and The Arts Commission, Canoe Vue is made of re-purposed aluminum canoes that were re-conditioned and re-painted with a seat and installed to act as a sculptural conversation piece.They are installed near the waters edge of the Huron River inviting people to sit, relax and enjoy the …
“Impulsion” Westworld
Commissioned by Scottsdale public Art, installed December 2014 at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Sculpture stands about 23’+ tall x 40′ long, made entirely out of 1.5″ straight square brushed stainless steel tubing with welded end caps. Installed on 4′ tall concrete plinth. Click below to view video: Impulsion Illuminated. 3D Computer Model ( Click and Move ) …
Continuum
Exhibited downtown Napa, California for a 2 year sculpture exhibition. Steel Plate Click on images to enlarge:
Sonoran Seed Pods
Sonoran Seed Pods are a group of 8 sculptures commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art from a gift by: Frank Crerie. The sculptures are made with corten steel and range in size from 3′ diameter to 8′ diameter. The idea behind the pieces was to have them all directly integrated into various sites along the hiking trail …
Elixer Bar and Restaurant
Overall interior design,custom designed booths,light fixtures, inlayed walls columns etc.
OOOMPA
Designed for a Water Treatment facility in Scottsdale as an art enhancement element for a newly constructed addition to the treatment facility. 1 of 5 finalists. Click to view larger images.
Stickman : Self Portrait
Stickman is a sculpture made of Johnson Reed attached to a minimal steel framework. The finished piece measures 16′ tall x 6′ wide x 3′ deep. The Reeds were harvested from an area next to the studio and were cut to length then wired together.
Jeff Zischke Born :1954 in New York. Jeff Zischke is an artist and designer who has achieved international acclaim and esteem with a wide variety of public and private art commissions. Zischke explores the cutting edge of sculpture, public art, mixed media and urban transformation .His permanent and temporary projects draw inspiration from organic …
ZEN 32 Asian Restaurant, Phoenix, Arizona
Interior and exterior Design, Furniture Design, Logo and Lighting Design. Also Custom lighting and furniture fabrication.
OCULOR
Enjoy your own Personal Skyspace with the Oculor tm – The Oculor Hand Held – and the Oculor mini Designed to focus your personal viewpoint on whatever interests you. Zoom in on landscapes, people and small details of everyday objects. Click to enlarge images: OCULOR Color Therapy: OCUCOLOR OCULOR Hand Held Device: OCULOR Mini :
Art Object
What is an Art Object? If we place something on a pedestal does it become elevated in stature? become more valuable?, more desirable, more coveted? Click to View : Art Object Video A work of art, artwork, art piece, piece of art or art object is an aesthetic physical item or artistic creation. Objet d’art (plural objets d’art) means literally “art object”, or work of art, …
Art Object
What is an art object? If we put something on a pedestal, does the thing become elevated in stature? Become more precious? Become more desirable? A work of art, artwork, art piece, piece of art or art object is an aesthetic physical item or artistic creation. Objet d’art (plural objets d’art) means literally “art object”, or work of art, in French, but in practice the term …
DRAGONFLIES
Click Here: Dragonflies Video ” Dragonflies” is a temporary art installation commissioned by the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.40 sculptural shapes made of : polycarbonate tubing, fluted polyethylene , dichroic films and reflective and refractive films( donated by Spectratek in Los Angeles ) are suspended in the sculpture courtyard at the Arts Center. The pieces …
Profile Article in : Modern Luxury Scottsdale Magazine
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Feature Story : Impulsion Sculpture ; Scottsdale Republic Newspaper
Click to view images and story: Cover and Feature Article: Impulsion Sculpture Westworld
Apparition
Designed for Burning Man, Apparition is a group of sheet clad steel framed sculptures that mimic the look of ephemeral ghosts. During the day, the translucent images blow and sway in the wind, while at night each unit is lit either with solar lights or wired / timed LED lights. The final night, all of the pieces …
Martian Beacon
Designed for Burning man or other outdoor venues, Martian Beacon Is made of steel boxes with translucent polycarbonate tops. Inside, high output LED lights project upward towards the sky. People can input phrases to be projected by the huge installation. The phrases are translated with a computer into morse code and the words are …
Stixx Nightclub, Denver, Colorado
Interior Design, Stools: design and fabrication Furniture Design, Lighting Design and Fabrication.
Continuum Sculpture on the cover of Napa Valley Register
Article here: Continuum Sculpture Click image to enlarge:
Self Portrait: Artist as Artist exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum
Self Portrait : Artist as Artist was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City as well as The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao , Spain. This was part of the Youtube biennial of creative video and was selected from 23,000 submissions from around the world. See the video here: Self Portrait: Artist as Artist
Grand Lamps Featured in : Fab AZ Magazine
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Water Striders
( Photos by Sean Deckert and Jeff Zischke ) “ Water Striders ” is a temporary public art installation installed in the canal at the Waterfront in Scottsdale, Arizona. They were were commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art . 8 units that abstractly resemble water strider bugs fl oat on the water in the canal.These sculptures are made of a …
Water Striders : Scottsdale Republic Newspaper
Cover and Feature Story: Scottsdale Republic Newspaper
Grand Lamps : The W Hotel
Fully programmable with LED RGB Cove lights , each lamp is independently controllable. Measurements: 17′ Tall x 23′ long x 7′ wide. Painted steel frames with polycarbonate Shades.
The Culture / Vultures of Greed
The Culture / Vultures of Greed is a combination of artworks created during the recession from 2008 -2012. The artworks include: Sculpture,Paintings, Mono Prints, Drawings , Photo images , Digital works and Video. The show was exhibited at The Pike Gallery in Flagstaff, Arizona as well as Zischke Studio.The Big Shot Video ( Click Here ), Falling …
Bastoni Luce
Created from RGB cove lights and lenticular film programmed with dipswitches , the Light Sticks create an ever evoking animation of light and color.Bastoni Luce Video ( click here )
Batropolis
Concept designed for London during the 2012 Olympics as shelters / homes for bats.There has been a shortage of bats in London because of the loss of living spaces ( trees , caves, cellars, tunnels etc. ) and also lack of insects ( marshes, wetlands etc. ) I designed the various sculptural habitats that might be inviting for …
Spring Has Sprung!
Commissioned by the Mesa Arts Center, 50 flower shapes are cut out of colored plastic and suspended above the sculpture courtyard at the Center. . Spring Has Sprung Video: Click to View
Sticks and Stones and Bones ( the captive series )
Sticks and Stones and Bones is a series of artworks that incorporate: Paintings, Drawings, Digital Prints, Sculpture and Conceptual works. A one man show was exhibited at Bokeh Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona and The Pike Gallery in Flagstaff, Arizona. During a month long residency the Stickman sculpture ( Self portrait ) was created inside the Pike …
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Solar Beacon
Solar Beacon is a temporary sculpture installation that is designed to be installed on a grand scale. The sculpture is made up of 500 solar lighted totems creating a spectacular light display at night and a colorful display much like tall flowers during the day. The installation is made of plastic discs that are attached …
Pentwater Yacht Club
Commissioned to design posters and t-shirts for an Ensign Class yacht race on Lake Michigan that would reflect the character of the City of Pentwater as well as portray the excitement of sailing in Michigan.
PANOSCAPES
Photos taken with an iPhone with minimal post production in Photoshop. Sizes are about : 1.5′ x 6′ 2′ x 8′ and 2.5′ x 10′ Click on the image to view larger
Leaves Series Paintings
Leaves Series :Inspired by fallen leaves in lakes,streams and pools. Acrylic on canvas mounted to 2″ deep wood framed boxes. Click images to view larger.
