Steve Gerberich in his Brooklyn studio

A sculptor who holds a B.F.A from the University of Northern Iowa, Steve Gerberich started making art move when he relocated to New York City from Iowa in 1985. He set up his first motorized installation in the gallery-filled neighborhood of Soho, having convinced the owners of an abandoned factory to let him use the window for display in exchange for cleaning out the space. His work caught the attention of passers by, including international art collectors, and delighted art critics.

Gerberich’s studio is his own treasure trove of machine parts, motors, fixtures, lampshades, and armies of collectible figurines. Sometimes he looks through the packed shelves for inspirations; or he may already have a concept and can search the neatly categorized studio for just the right part. Reaching into a bin, Gerberich pulls out the ornate leg from the base of an old fashioned metal sewing machine. “Bones for a golfer!” the artist exclaims.

Gerberich’s sculptures have been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NBC’s Today Show, the New Yorker and in Art in America. They can be found in private collections in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, London, Paris and are on permanent view at the ESPN Zone in both New York and Baltimore.

Gerberich's exposure to the arts came early, growing up in a close family tuned to visual humor and visual puns. Especially influential was his talented older brother, Tim. Tim led the creative expeditions and conceptual installations, which were Steve's first artistic explorations. Tim's experiments in humor and human behavior through the arts later took him to Cal Arts, while Steve Gerberich landed in NYC post-college. Supportive family members include an outgoing mom – Betty Rose, and a creative cabinetmaker dad – Daniel. Tim was head injured in 1981 but remains spirited and still inspires his younger brother, Steve. The two brothers' avant-garde conceptual work in the 70s held incredible promise; today Steve carries forward this unusual family tradition.

For more information about Steve Gerberich and his work, please visit www.gerbomatic.com.