I like to make things. As a sculptor, I am intrigued by
shape and form, mass and volume. I make what interests me
at the time, so materials and motifs vary.
I work primarily with raw materials like wood and stone.
By temperament, I am a carver. I love the physical
act of pushing a chisel across the wood's grain, watching the
chip curl off as it passes, or discovering how stone splits
under the pitching tool.
A successful sculpture needs no clarification. The image
has immediate impact. The viewer senses its meaning.
An interpretation by the artist only limits the viewer’s
imagination.
My sculpture is an exploration of archetypal forms. My aim,
to evoke an aesthetic emotion that leads to some subconscious
understanding of a universal truth.
During the carving process, creative insights merge with the
qualities of each material to arrive at meaningful form.
The work evolves as I carve. Sculpting is a collaboration
of thought with the intrinsic nature of walnut or mahogany,
granite or marble.
The freedom and immediacy of the additive process of welding
metal is liberating. Building outward, instead of only
carving away, provides new sculptural possibilities.
Combining metal and stone, natural and industrial materials,
opens new horizons.
I work in styles that range from representational to
abstract, depending upon intent. The forms are organic.
The subject is usually the human figure. The statement is always
affirmative.
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