Sculpture always lags behind painting in the mind of the art-interested public. We have been brainwashed into Monet-theism, and the mere mention of Impressionism makes our hearts beat faster. But with the exception of Rodin, French sculpture of the Impressionist period is still ignored by all but a small handful of specialists.
April 2007
Pushing the Structure: A Conversation with Nancy Rubins
Nancy Rubins, born in Naples, Texas, and now living and working in Topanga Canyon, California, has been creating gigantic sculptural installations since the early ’80s using various discarded objects such as airplane parts and cut-up boats.
Beauty is the Will for Truth: A Conversation with Thomas Hirschhorn
Swiss artist Thomas Hirschhorn, who was born in 1957, ranks among the most distinctive sculptors of his generation. He gained attention in the mid-1990s with his walkable thought-and-event spaces. He does not appreciate his works being referred to as installations.
Intraculture Sculpture: A Conversation with Chris Booth
Born in Kerikeri, New Zealand, in 1948, Chris Booth has pursued sculpture associated with the land, earth forms, and indigenous peoples of the regions where he has worked. He received his initial education at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and then branched out to study with various sculptors in Europe, including Barbara Hepworth,
Mark P. Williamson
Dallas Schooted in marble sculpting in Pietrasanta, Italy…see the full review in April’s magazine.
“New Sculpture Survey”
Seattle “New Sculpture Survey” showcased the many faces…see the full review in April’s magazine.
Mia Westerlund Roosen
New York Mia Westerlund Roosen’s exuberant and witty…see the full review in April’s magazine.
Louis Hock
Long Beach, California Louis Hock’s recent works extend the…see the full review in April’s magazine.
Jihyun Park
New York Born and raised in South Korea, Jihyun Park…see the full review in April’s magazine.
