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b. 1943 -

Randy Cooper is a renowned contemporary artist famous for his unique shadow sculptures. Through his innovative use of wire mesh, Cooper captures the movement of the human form, casting shadows that interact with the space around them.

About Randy Cooper



  • Name: Randy Cooper

  • Alias: Randy Cooper

  • Profession: Sculptor, b. 1943 –

  • Nationality: American


Biography


Randy Cooper discovered his passion for art at nearly 50 years old, after spending time in diverse careers including forestry and as a special education teacher. His journey into art began with courses under sculptors Wren Prather-Stroud and Tuck Langland.

Although Cooper experimented with clay, artificial stone and bronze, it was his discovery of wire mesh as a medium that defined his artistic path. Cooper adopted the technique of creating shadow sculptures - wire mesh forms that project detailed shadows - through a method he developed independently.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles commissioned Cooper to create wire mesh sculptures for three extinct sea mammals from around 15 million years ago: a sea cow, a baby sperm whale, and a relative of today’s sea lion. These sculptures, designed to visually represent what the mammals might have looked like, are still suspended in the museum's exhibit, blending art with education.

Today, Randy Cooper lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife. Their home doubles as his studio.

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Highlights and Achievements



  • Cooper created wire mesh "skins" for the Age of Mammals exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

  • Cooper exhibited shadow sculptures across the U.S. and internationally.

  • The sculptor has received critical acclaim and multiple commissions for public art installations and private collections.


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  • Randy Cooper (American, b.1942),
    Jul. 08, 2025

    Randy Cooper (American, b.1942),

    Est: £200 - £400

    Randy Cooper (American, b.1942), a wirework sculpture depicting a male nude torso, mounted on a bevelled wooden base, wirework signature, title and date to the thighs, 97cm high overall Condition Report: Minor rubbing to base

    Sworders
  • Randy Cooper "Andrea" Wire Mesh Sculpture
    May. 31, 2025

    Randy Cooper "Andrea" Wire Mesh Sculpture

    Est: -

    Signed on the lower right thigh. Sculpture measures approximately 12.25in x 6in x 39.25in. Some scuffs and scratches present. NR30515 BP

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • RANDY COOPER (American b. 1942) "S'agapo," 1998
    Feb. 08, 2025

    RANDY COOPER (American b. 1942) "S'agapo," 1998

    Est: $600 - $800

    RANDY COOPER (American b. 1942) "S'agapo," 1998, wire mesh, signed in wire, "Randy Cooper," and titled and dated "S'agapo 98," a part of the "I Love You," series. Height: 73 1/2" (including stand)

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • Randy Cooper. "Andrea," metal
    Nov. 01, 2024

    Randy Cooper. "Andrea," metal

    Est: $700 - $900

    (American, b. 1942) Metal wire shadow sculpture, 1995, signed and dated lr, titled ll, 33 x 24 x 5 in., together with white display canvas, signed lr, 46 x 30 in., unframed

    Alex Cooper
  • Randy Cooper. "Robby," metal
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Randy Cooper. "Robby," metal

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    (American, b. 1942) Metal wire shadow sculpture, 1995, signed and dated lr, titled ll, 35 x 17 x 7, together with white display canvas, signed lr, 46 x 30 in., unframed

    Alex Cooper
  • Randy Cooper. "Andrea," metal
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Randy Cooper. "Andrea," metal

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    (American, b. 1942) Metal wire shadow sculpture, 1995, signed and dated lr, titled ll, 33 x 24 x 5 in., together with white display canvas, signed lr, 46 x 30 in., unframed

    Alex Cooper
  • Randy Cooper (American) Wire Shadow Sculpture, 2000, "Andrea", H 34" W 23" Depth 9"
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Randy Cooper (American) Wire Shadow Sculpture, 2000, "Andrea", H 34" W 23" Depth 9"

    Est: $800 - $900

    Depicting a nude torso with closed legs and open arms. Signed and dated to the lower side edges with paper label. Provenance: Purchased from Louis Aronow Gallery, San Francisco, CA. Appraised for $1,800.00

    DuMouchelles
  • Randy Cooper (1942)
    May. 01, 2023

    Randy Cooper (1942)

    Est: CHF600 - CHF800

    Randy Cooper (1942) I love you (2000), sculpture en grillage bleu, H 71 cm

    Geneve Encheres
  • Randy COOPER (Né en 1942) Sans titre
    Apr. 29, 2023

    Randy COOPER (Né en 1942) Sans titre

    Est: €1,000 - €1,200

    Randy COOPER (Né en 1942) Sans titre Sculpture en maille de fer sur piédestal, Signé. Pièce unique. Hauteur : 170 cm

    Louiza Auktion & Associés
  • 2 Randy Cooper Figural Wire Mesh Sculptures, 82"H
    Mar. 04, 2023

    2 Randy Cooper Figural Wire Mesh Sculptures, 82"H

    Est: $750 - $1,000

    Lot consists of separate male and female torso sculptures, each on a tall base.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Randy Cooper shadow sculpture "I Love You" w…
    Dec. 11, 2022

    Randy Cooper shadow sculpture "I Love You" w…

    Est: $500 - $700

    Randy Cooper shadow sculpture "I Love You" with certificate from Eden Gallery, 186 x 60 cm, provenance Eden Fine Art

    Amanda Addams Auctions
  • 2 Randy Cooper Figural Wire Mesh Sculptures, 82"H
    Dec. 03, 2022

    2 Randy Cooper Figural Wire Mesh Sculptures, 82"H

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Lot consists of separate male and female torso sculptures, each on a tall base.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Randy Cooper, (b. 1942), "Kennie," 1997, Metal mesh sculpture on lacquered wood base, 30" H x 22" W x 12" D
    Nov. 30, 2022

    Randy Cooper, (b. 1942), "Kennie," 1997, Metal mesh sculpture on lacquered wood base, 30" H x 22" W x 12" D

    Est: $500 - $700

    Randy Cooper (b. 1942) "Kennie," 1997 Metal mesh sculpture on lacquered wood base Signed, titled, and dated in wire to the form: Randy Cooper 30" H x 22" W x 12" D

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Randy Cooper (American, born 1942), Kent, 1998,
    May. 26, 2022

    Randy Cooper (American, born 1942), Kent, 1998,

    Est: £200 - £300

    Randy Cooper (American, born 1942), Kent, 1998, a wirework sculpture of a nude male torso, mounted on a bevelled wooden base, signed, wirework woven signature, title and date to the thighs 96 x 50.5cm Provenance: Collection of Thomas Guy Voyce, Covent Garden, London

    Cheffins
  • Randy Cooper Wire Mesh Mounted Signed Torso
    Apr. 13, 2022

    Randy Cooper Wire Mesh Mounted Signed Torso

    Est: $300 - $400

    Randy Cooper, American (Born 1942) . Wire mesh torso mounted on black stand with beveled base, signed on right thigh 'Kent 96' and left thigh 'Randy Cooper'. Measures 72.5"H x 18.25"W; base 9.5" x 9.5"; mesh 33.5"H x 18.25"W. Condition report: good condition, please see photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • Randy COOPER: Nude - Wire Mesh Sculpture
    Feb. 26, 2022

    Randy COOPER: Nude - Wire Mesh Sculpture

    Est: $100 - $200

    "Shadow" sculpture of a nude female torso and legs, made of hand-formed wire mesh, by Randy Cooper (American, b. 1942), on a natural stone base. [Overall: 25 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W x 9" D]. In good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Randy Cooper Post-Modern 'Andrea' Mesh Sculpture
    Dec. 05, 2021

    Randy Cooper Post-Modern 'Andrea' Mesh Sculpture

    Est: $600 - $800

    Randy Cooper Post-Modern wire mesh female nude sculpture, titled 'Andrea' and signed in wire on the proper left thigh, mounted on wood base. 39" H x 18" W x 10" D.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Randy COOPER: Nude - Wire Mesh Sculpture
    Dec. 04, 2021

    Randy COOPER: Nude - Wire Mesh Sculpture

    Est: $200 - $400

    "Shadow" sculpture of a nude female torso and legs, made of hand-formed wire mesh, by Randy Cooper (American, b. 1942), on a natural stone base. [Overall: 25 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W x 9" D]. In good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Randy COOPER: "Kim" - Wire Mesh Sculpture
    Dec. 04, 2021

    Randy COOPER: "Kim" - Wire Mesh Sculpture

    Est: $400 - $600

    "Shadow" sculpture of a nude female torso, made of hand-formed wire mesh, by Randy Cooper (American, b. 1942). Provenance: Stricoff Fine Art, NYC. [Overall: 42" H x 18" W x 7" D]. In good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • RANDY COOPER (BORN IN 1942)
    May. 30, 2021

    RANDY COOPER (BORN IN 1942)

    Est: €600 - €800

    RANDY COOPER (BORN 1942). Shadow Sculpture Andrea In hand form wire. Signed H: 86 x W: 56 cm and H: 186 cm with base. Provenance: Louis Aronow Gallery, San Francisco. RANDY COOPER (NÉ EN 1942). Shadow Sculpture Andrea En hand form wire. Signée H: 86 x L: 56 cm et H: 186 cm avec socle. Provenance: Louis Aronow Gallery, San Francisco.

    Antenor Auction
  • RANDY COOPER, MALE & FEMALE NUDE METAL SCULPTURES
    May. 22, 2021

    RANDY COOPER, MALE & FEMALE NUDE METAL SCULPTURES

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Randy Cooper (American, born 1942). "Clint" and "Diana", a pair of metal mesh modern figural sculptures. Each titled and signed; on metal stands. Approx. h. 75.5" and 74"

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Randy Cooper Shadow Sculpture "Susan"
    Sep. 05, 2020

    Randy Cooper Shadow Sculpture "Susan"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Randy Cooper Sculpture 31 Inches High x14 Inches Wide x 4 Inches Deep

    Joshua Kodner
  • RANDY COOPER (American. Born 1942) 76x18
    May. 30, 2020

    RANDY COOPER (American. Born 1942) 76x18

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    RANDY COOPER (American. Born 1942) Mesh Shadow Sculpture "Torso" Red. Total Measures 76 inches high x 18 inches wide.

    Joshua Kodner
  • Randy Cooper Mesh Male Nude
    Mar. 11, 2020

    Randy Cooper Mesh Male Nude

    Est: $1,600 - $4,000

    An original 1996 wire mesh figurative sculpture by American contemporary artist Randy Cooper. Approx. 72" tall includeing stand

    California Auction Company LLC
  • Randy Cooper Mesh Male Nude
    Mar. 11, 2020

    Randy Cooper Mesh Male Nude

    Est: $1,600 - $4,000

    An original 1997 wire mesh figurative sculpture by American contemporary artist Randy Cooper. Approx. 42" tall includeing stand

    California Auction Company LLC
  • Attributed to Randy Cooper (1942-), "Torso from the Rear," 20th/21st c., wire mesh sculpture, unsigned, mounted to a pink marble sla...
    Nov. 16, 2019

    Attributed to Randy Cooper (1942-), "Torso from the Rear," 20th/21st c., wire mesh sculpture, unsigned, mounted to a pink marble sla...

    Est: $400 - $600

    Attributed to Randy Cooper (1942-), "Torso from the Rear," 20th/21st c., wire mesh sculpture, unsigned, mounted to a pink marble slab base, H.- 31 in., W.- 19 in., D.- 5 in., H. with base- 34 in.

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • Randy Cooper I Love You, 2000
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Randy Cooper I Love You, 2000

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Randy Cooper (American, b. 1942) 'I Love You', 2000 Wire mesh; Signed Randy Cooper, lower right; Titled in Javanese and dated Kulo tresno 2000, lower left

    Larsen Art Auction
  • RANDY COOPER (American. Born 1942)
    Sep. 10, 2016

    RANDY COOPER (American. Born 1942)

    Est: $600 - $800

    "Untitled". Signed on torso. Mesh Shadow Sculpture. Height 71". (Cond: good)

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • Randy Cooper. Andrea, black wire sculpture
    Aug. 27, 2016

    Randy Cooper. Andrea, black wire sculpture

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    (American Contemporary). Modeled as nude female torso, signed in wire "Randy Cooper," 34 in. L., with laminated wood pedestal, 41. in. H.

    Alex Cooper
  • Randy Cooper (1942-) Mesh Shadow Sculpture
    Jul. 23, 2015

    Randy Cooper (1942-) Mesh Shadow Sculpture

    Est: $50 - $10,000

    Artist: Randy Cooper (1942-) ; Medium: Iron wire mesh; Media: Wood; Year or Era Produced: 1997; Signature: Bottom of right leg; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 29.75" x 15.25" x 7.5"; Weight: 3 lbs; Note: Wire mesh is mounted on a wood base, black paint is chipped on one corner.

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • Catherine
    Jan. 03, 2015

    Catherine

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Steel mesh sculpture

    Bfa Auctions
  • Valerie
    Jan. 03, 2015

    Valerie

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Steel mesh sculpture

    Bfa Auctions
  • Catherine
    Dec. 12, 2014

    Catherine

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Steel mesh sculpture

    Bfa Auctions
  • Valerie
    Dec. 12, 2014

    Valerie

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Steel mesh sculpture

    Bfa Auctions
  • RANDY COOPER(American b. 1942- ) Love- 2000
    Sep. 17, 2014

    RANDY COOPER(American b. 1942- ) Love- 2000

    Est: $250 - $500

    RANDY COOPER(American b. 1942- ) Love- 2000 Coated wire mesh shadow sculpture Signed lower right and dated lower left Height 26.5 inches. Displayed on the original artist designed free-standing base, overall height 64.5 inches

    Jackson's International
  • Randy Cooper - Valerie
    Dec. 01, 2012

    Randy Cooper - Valerie

    Est: $900 - $1,500

    Shadow Sculptures, like Valerie, are created by artist Randee Cooper. He sculpts each figure by hand, without the use of molds, from powder coated steel mesh. Each sculpture is an original work of art.

    Bfa Auctions
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