"dancing spheres", a signed original by J.L. Gaither
A fully articulated mobile comprised of mirror-finished stainless steel spheres. The elements move independently at the touch of the slightest breeze. Designed for indoor or outdoor display.
Base/suspension unit not included.


The base/suspension unit is of heavy-gauge stainless steel, hand formed. The base design with it's graceful arcs is virtually wind proof and very stable.
Height is 9' 2"
Overall front to rear span is about 12-feet.
Baseplate is 39.5" X 22"
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"dancer", second sketch, a signed original by J.L. Gaither, 2007.
A celebration of the grace, elegance and sophistication of a bygone era. The inspiration for this piece came from the likes of Gene Kelly, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - and others.
A variation of my original design, slightly more erect with some discrete contour variations, this piece is actually a model for a life-sized creation I hope to do in the near future.
Hand-carved stainless steel. Height is 23".
Passivated for indoor or outdoor display.
"contemplation", a signed original by J.L. Gaither.
This piece was inspired by Rodin's  "Thinker".
Hand formed in stainless steel. Height is 8-feet.
Passivated for indoor or outdoor display
Available by commission.
$4,800.00usd
"ballerina", a signed original by J.L. Gaither - 2004
Inspired by the dynamic grace of the ballet.
"First Place - 3-Dimensionals" at Campbell House Moore County Arts Council in Southern Pines, NC in 2004.
Hand-formed stainless steel. Height is 48"
Passivated for indoor or outdoor display

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"untitled", a signed original by J.L. Gaither
2007
This piece was inspired by a bright, lovely and formidable young woman who was  . . .somewhat eccentric, angular, a bit off-center . . . and my youngest sister. We miss her.
Stainless steel - height is 51-1/2"
"Madonna and Child", a signed original by J.L. Gaither.
Hand-formed of heavy gauge stainless steel.
Height is 8-feet.

Available through ArtSource in Raleigh, NC.
"casual observer", a signed original by J.L. Gaither
His/her obvious nonchalance and non-judgemental expression make him/her an ideal subject when trying-out your ideas before presenting them to others. . . . . or, is it just me ?
Stainless steel, completely hand formed and finished.
Height is 51" Price: $500.00usd
Available through ArtSource in Raleigh, NC
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"flame", a signed original by J.L. Gaither
Hand-formed of heavy gauge stainless steel.
Height is 7-feet
Width is 35"

Available at Broadhurst Gallery in Pinehurst, NC
"la petit flame", a signed original by J.L. Gaither
A smaller version of the original "flame", hand-formed of heavy gauge stainless steel.
Suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Height is 44"
Width is 21"

Available at Broadhurst Gallery in Pinehurst, NC
"eclipse II", a signed original by J.L. Gaither.
Hand-formed of heavy gauge stainless steel sheet.
Height is 36"   Width is 36"
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"eccentricity", a signed original by J.L. Gaither
A hollow disc, hand-formed of heavy gauge stainless steel.
Height is 33"  Width is 31"
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"cubes", a signed original by J.L. Gaither.
Heavy gauge stainless steel, muted finish.
A display pedestal with an 18" diameter round glass tabletop. While this piece is designed as art, I accomplish the finish such that the pedestal will not take one's eye from that which is displayed upon it.
Dimensions: 10" x 10" x 31"
Available by commission.
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"energies", a signed original by J.L.Gaither
Inspired by conceptualized motion dynamics which occurred in the mind of the artist while designing a moderately radical custom conveyance. Hand-formed and finished stainless steel. Strictly a one-off design.
Available through ArtSource in Raleigh, NC.
"sorella", a signed original by J.L. Gaither. A representation of yet another of the bright, eccentric and somewhat off-center women in my life. She resides in the RBC Building in downtown Raleigh, NC as part of their collection.
Available by commission.
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"expectant",  a signed original by J.L. Gaither
This design is the result of people watching near a bus stop in Carrboro, NC one fine summer day.
Height is 58"
300-series stainless steel.