Hoover, AL

Sculpture

Web site

When I look at the raw material, clay, wood or a piece of alabaster, I take in the integrity of the material. My challenge is to take full advantage of the natural beauty of the material and transform it into an emotive figure. I attempt to maintain the strength of that natural state and imbue the new object with an aesthetic value that is tactile and visual.

One of the hallmarks of my work is that I am solely responsible for every step in the preparation of a sculpture. Many artists contract bronze foundries to prepare molds, pour the bronze and apply patina finishes to their work. Others employ stone workers to rough out or polish marble or alabaster figures. Many of these steps are tedious, labor intensive and often hazardous. However, I enjoy the labor and the creative demand of sculpting in marble, bronze and wood. In the end, the viewer is assured that every stroke and every mark is intentional and serves to convey my purpose.