Perfect on Petra
By Ross Matteson, Installed 2001
American artist Ross Matteson’s bronze falcons and other works have a timeless appeal that goes beyond their subject matter. Influenced by the bird art of Asian, Egyptian and Northwest Coast Native American cultures – he has applied what he loves in these ancient visual languages to his own personal love and observation of nature. Daily experience in the Pacific Northwest working closely with live falcons feeds his inspiration and originality. The close relationship between his life and art is enhanced further by Matteson’s love of humanity and his desire to communicate metaphorically and above popular trends. His highly refined style has shown wide cultural appeal, as evidenced by sculpture sales in 16 countries worldwide.
