Piersa Studios - Independence, Minnesota. Check out Gene Piersa's amazing variety of sculptures in his front yard and throughout his house! Clay, metal, bronze and just plain CLeVeR and CRE8Tive!
Print publication only. Volume 45: Number 1: March 2021. Gene Piersa's work was featured on the front cover. He was featured inside under the Artist Profile (pages 16-19).
People learn every day that one man's trash is another man's treasure. And sometimes, one man's scrap metal turns into another man's sculpture, John Lauritsen reports (3:57). WCCO 4 News Weekends
Number 4 on Bloomington's list of sculptures to see around the city. “My Heart Is Open” by Gene Piersa, a memorial in honor of Dr. Russell Smiley, a beloved faculty member and respected teacher from 1987 to 2013. Sculptures are on display along the walking trail west of the Japanese garden at Normandale Community College.
We can not do enough to honor the fallen military heroes that give their lives for our freedom. In this "green" metal sculpture, former Marine, Gene Piersa honors his fallen brothers and sisters with his artistic metal sculpture in this twice-life-size magical blend of helmet, rifle, bayonet, and boots that will touch your heart. Hear the amazing story behind this heart-felt art that reminds all of us that the freedom we enjoy in America is far from free.
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