Jean Pierre Schoss 

Horse
Recycled Steel
29 X 39 inches

Walking Cats
Recycled Steel
Various Sizes

Moose
Recycled Steel
36 X 26 inches

Flowers on Fence

Flowers
Recycled Steel
Small, Medium and large

Woodpecker
Recycled Steel
Various Sizes

Jean Pierre Schoss was born and raised in Woodstock Ontario. He graduated from the Ontario College of Art in 1990. He now resides and has a studio in Uxbridge, Ontario. Jean works with the human form and images from nature. His work is created by recycling steel from oil tanks, farm implements or any found steel that is thick enough to be used. He cuts apart, heats and recreates the steel in order to orchestrate his ideas. Some pieces are forge heated and pounded into new forms. He also uses the scraps of steel that have fallen away from other works to build 3-dimensional sculpture. The result is a multi-coloured form with images hiding within the form. It becomes the life of the old steel within the life of the first pieces within the life of the new piece.

Jean Pierre's sense of perspective, originality and technical execution result in a strong and unique expression. The work is primitive, balanced and often very humorous. The rugged, dented and painted oil tanks provide a character and freedom that is refreshing.

COLLECTIONS

• Uxbridge Studio Tour (juried) 1995-2006

• The Guild Shop, Toronto, ON

• Wigren-Barlow Gallery, Woodstock, Vermont, USA

• Jane Corkin Gallery, Toronto, ON

• Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, ON

• Harbinger Gallery, Waterloo, ON

• Kent Farndale Gallery, Port Perry, ON

• Doc Side, Gravenhurst, ON

• Muskoka Moose Show, CBC Building, Toronto, ON

• Canada Blooms, Toronto, ON

Butterflies
Recycled Steel

Moose
Recycled Steel
108 X 66 inches

Heron in Reeds
Recycled Steel
Commission

Junkyard Dog
Recycled Steel
Various Sizes