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| Monroe Street Gallery 34.5 South Monroe Street Monroe, MI 48161 734-243-0231 info@monroestreetgallery.com |
Greg Koesel
The Rainbow Fish
Greg designed this
awesome piece after the
popular children's story of
the rainbow fish. Stop in
and see his giving side!
Greg designed this
awesome piece after the
popular children's story of
the rainbow fish. Stop in
and see his giving side!
Greg Koesel has been creating art for forty years. A native of rural Ohio, he has spent his adult life in
Monroe, Michigan. Greg has always loved art and the natural beauty of the world. With a degree in
engineering and a background as an automotive engineer, teacher, journalist, and lecturer Mr. Koesel’s
award winning art reflects a precision and clarity, often combined with a devilish bit of whimsy. His favorite
medium is metals of all varieties.
“I enjoy taking metal, something that is typically thought of as cold, hard, and flat and transforming it
into something curved and graceful, soft and sensual. Various types of metal present different
challenges. Some, like stainless steel, can be polished, or ground with wonderful patterns that will endure
the elements. Others like copper and bronze readily take on various shades and patinas when exposed to
the artists torch and the alchemy of nature.”
Mr. Koesel enjoys traveling throughout the country to experience the regional beauty and how it is
reflected in the local art. “I spend lots of time in museums, shops, and galleries – that is the best art
education of all. My favorite mode of transportation is the bicycle because it allows me a close-up view of
the world as it slowly passes by.”
Other interests of Mr. Koesel include classic cars and auto racing (he builds his own race cars). In
between creating art and racing down he track there are five grandchildren that need spoiling too.
In using the hammer and the torch to create lasting beauty Mr. Koesel has found a way to share his
vision of art.
Monroe, Michigan. Greg has always loved art and the natural beauty of the world. With a degree in
engineering and a background as an automotive engineer, teacher, journalist, and lecturer Mr. Koesel’s
award winning art reflects a precision and clarity, often combined with a devilish bit of whimsy. His favorite
medium is metals of all varieties.
“I enjoy taking metal, something that is typically thought of as cold, hard, and flat and transforming it
into something curved and graceful, soft and sensual. Various types of metal present different
challenges. Some, like stainless steel, can be polished, or ground with wonderful patterns that will endure
the elements. Others like copper and bronze readily take on various shades and patinas when exposed to
the artists torch and the alchemy of nature.”
Mr. Koesel enjoys traveling throughout the country to experience the regional beauty and how it is
reflected in the local art. “I spend lots of time in museums, shops, and galleries – that is the best art
education of all. My favorite mode of transportation is the bicycle because it allows me a close-up view of
the world as it slowly passes by.”
Other interests of Mr. Koesel include classic cars and auto racing (he builds his own race cars). In
between creating art and racing down he track there are five grandchildren that need spoiling too.
In using the hammer and the torch to create lasting beauty Mr. Koesel has found a way to share his
vision of art.
Greg's lotus sculpture
will be enjoyed by the
people of Monroe,
visitors and future
generations in the
City of Monroe's new
entertainment
pavilion in Loranger
Square in the heart of
Down Town
The Rainbow Fish
Greg designed this
awesome piece after the
popular children's story of
the rainbow fish. Stop in
and see his giving side!
Greg designed this
awesome piece after the
popular children's story of
the rainbow fish. Stop in
and see his giving side!