Name/Title
Pavilion Birdhouse by Dan SiglerEntry/Object ID
2021.78.01Description
Bird house and stand created with found objects by artist Dan SiglerType of Sculpture
Free StandingCollection
1909 Big Pavilion -1960Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.78Source or Donor
Kutzel/McGlone partnershipAcquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
42 inWidth
18 inDepth
26 inLocation
Building
2nd floor archivesExhibition
Curator’s Choice ExhibitInterpretative Labels
Label
Dan Sigler
contemporary
The Big Pavilion
c. 2010 | found objects
Notes: As a child, Dan Sigler was fascinated with Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys, so it’s not surprising his whimsical works of art are reminiscent of these bygone toys – sort of an adult version of an erector set.
Rather new to the world of art, Sigler began creating his quirky pieces for personal use and as gifts. Only when interest in his pieces began to grow did he begin to take his hobby seriously
Working with found items, Sigler creates objects intended to evoke memories of special events or past eras. This sculpture captures the magic and mystery of one of Saugatuck’s great icons, the Big Pavilion which was destroyed by fire in 1960.
The retired attorney from Fort Wayne, Indiana and his wife, and fellow attorney, Sherie Hampshire, moved his studio to the Saugatuck area where Dan works on his sculptures.
*adapted from a biography done for Good Goods, where Mr. Sigler had been selling his work.
Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center
Gift of: Kenneth M. Kutzel and William M. McGlone
Accession: 2021.78.01Create Date
November 10, 2021Update Date
April 30, 2025
