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"When I am sculpting, time stands still. I'm totally involved. All my emotions are put into it," she said. "If I have a vision, I want to carry it through to completion." Some days she will work as many as 10 hours straight. "It's a very solitary thing," said Suzanne. She studied sculpting in Paris and the Loire Valley of France, as well as in Montreal, Canada. She gathered inspiration after visiting the studios of world famous sculptors, David … read more...
Ruth Gee's personal commitment in art is based on the Bible verse: “Finally, Brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Ruth was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota of Scandinavian parents. Her family moved to Bolivia, South America as missionaries when … read more...
ARTIST STATEMENT I use my figures to tell stories and clarify the world around me. These stories range from gestural vignettes, to personaland spiritual examinations, and socio-political study. The human figure is a universal shorthand which allows my sculpture to have an intimate connection with the viewer. I use these unconscious gestures to express emotion that is elemental. Something that hits us before it reaches our higher consciousness. … read more...
Jane Bunge's bronze figurative sculptures powerfully capture the human condition as experienced in the everyday moments of life, as well as in times of the most difficult global challenges -- war, starvation, man's inhumanity to man. This American Sculptor takes her place in the cultural renaissance now sweeping the country. She creates original art work that calls for peace and economic justice, even as it explores universal experiences on an … read more...
In 2007 Matt Large relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan from Wilmington, Delaware, where he spent the better part of a decade apprenticing and working hand-in-hand with former President of the National Sculpture Society, Charles Cropper Parks (now retired). Here’s a photo of Mr. Parks working on a figure that Matt Large posed for. In addition to developing a respect and love for classical figurative sculpture through his relationship with Mr. … read more...
About Ginger Hadd Bachelor of Fine Art-University of Michigan (1997) Sculpture instructor: Lou Marinaro Master of Fine Art, Sculpture-Boston University (1999) Advisor: Isabelle McIlvain Ms. Hadd specializes in figure sculpture. She takes commissions and works with the client to produce a sculpture to meet their needs. Ms. Hadd creates the sculptures in clay, then makes molds which can be used to cast the sculptures in a variety of materials … read more...
Bill Clark Studios is located in Coloma, Michigan, a mere 4 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan. Bill is a self-taught artist who works in clay to give life to a vision that he hopes to share with the world. These works are limited editions with only 10 being produced in bronze from each one. His works include small pieces to presentation size and depict a wide range of subject matter from dragons, angels, warriors, pirates, and western … read more...
