About The Artist - Gary (Chris) Christopherson
Growing up near village of Nelson, WI, spends time there and in University Park, MD (greater Washington, DC). In addition to creating sculpture, wrote the science fiction novel -- black box.
Background on Sculpture
Creates mobiles and stabiles under the signature GChris. His primary
artistic influence is Alexander Calder.
GChris mobiles and stabiles utilize natural materials -- copper and
wood. Woods are primarily American hardwoods -- mostly black walnut --
with contrasts provided by exotic African and South American woods.
Copper is used in many forms and takes each work through a living
process.
Existing GChris mobiles and stabiles may be purchased and number over
100 pieces with dimensions ranging from a few inches to 12 feet and
larger. Works of all sizes, even larger works, can be commissioned.
Sculptures can be purchased via email or phone.
Background on Policy & Management --
Throughout career, has worked on national policy issues and on health
and human service systems, models and reform. A major priority is
reducing vulnerability.
Senior Advisor to Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Senior Advisor to Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration.
Senior Fellow / Scholar-in-Residence, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
Deputy Director, Quality Improvement Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Chief Information Officer, Veterans Health Administration
Acting Assistant Secretary, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Senior Advisor for Health Affairs, DoD
Senior Advisor for Force Health Protection, Assistant Secretary for Reserve Affairs, DoD
Associate Director, Office of Presidential Personnel, White House.
Director of Health Legislation, U.S. House Select Committee on Aging.
Bachelor's in Political Science and Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from University of Wisconsin - Madison. Doctoral work at John Hopkins University School of Public Health.
About The Artist - Gary (Chris) Christopherson

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Gary A. Christopherson
alexander calder, metal sculpture, kinetic sculpture, copper sculpture, georgetown gallery, abstract sculpture, stabiles, wall sculpture, wood sculpture, wire sculpture, progressive movement, garden sculpture, x file, mobiles, vulnerable america