The Biography of
Steel Sculptor Jerry Rogers

Even though Jerry was born in Colorado, he has lived in Wyoming his entire life. Although he did not get serious about his art until a few years ago, he has always enjoyed expressing himself through different art genres, from woodcarving to painting. One theme has held true no matter what medium he chose – he loves to imitate things he sees in nature and in the Rocky Mountain west.

He found his "niche" when he began working with metal. Transforming raw metal into a piece of art takes just the right amount of heat and texture. His focus is on the things he finds in nature – the mountains and wildlife such as elk, eagles and wolves. Some of his commissioned pieces, which did not necessarily fall into that category, include a grand piano, an antique car and three Olympic sports figures, which hang in a prestigious restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah, following the 2002 Olympics.

His most recent commissioned challenge was a floor to ceiling piece, depicting five Rocky Mountain rams on a rocky ridge, overlooking a pristine lake and forest. The piece is proudly displayed in a new home in Riverton, Wyoming.

Jerry`s hope is that you find something you can identify with when you view his art. Perhaps it is the serenity of a mountain lake, the beauty of wild ponies racing across the Wyoming desert, the majesty of the Tetons, or the distant roar of bison hooves moving across the plains. That is when his art becomes complete.