The magical world of Ritch Branstrom’s artistic vision fashions Michigan’s raw material of cast off automobiles, barn & driftwood, farm implements and other homely detritus of family  and neighbors into three-dimensional works of eloquence, humor, and heart.  Those who feel an affinity with the the tapestry of cultures, lore, beauty and natural resources that comprise The Great Lake State, will find its expression in the work of this Michigan native whose Found Object Art is a natural result of his upbringing which spanned the diverse cultures of both of the State’s peninsula’s.  His knowledge of, and appreciation for the provenance of many of the components, adds yet another layer of meaning to his sculpture.   

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