A Personal Statement

The primary intent of much of my work is to explore the human condition. My situational sculptures reflect society as I see it – or more clearly, as I feel it. This perspective of people and life results from personal life experiences.

Much of my work appears traditional because of its realism. Actually, it moves beyond the traditional into ‘expressive contemporary sculpture’; the descriptive ‘contemporary’ relates to the portrayal of life as we all live it today. My sculptures are an emotional response to the intricate and complex interactions of people whose expectations have been tempered by life. In order to achieve this impact, I work on an expressive and imaginative level, empathizing with the subjects and visualizing how I would feel in their situation as I sculpt them.

My paintings offer a different perspective. Whereas I sculpt what I feel, my paintings are about what I see. My affinity with water and sky is always clearly visible, as is the sense of capturing a specific moment in time.

My bronzes reflect an interest in movement and the human form. This is interpreted in different ways: in some, through the elegance of the dancer or gymnast, while others portray more Rubenesque figures with gentle appreciation.

As an artist, I view life through a frame; much of what I see will eventually be interpreted as a sculpture or a painting.

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