Artists Describing Their Art:

Robert Pulley - A friend told me recently that it was helpul for her to know how an art work is created and how the artist thinks. That led me to consider what I have to say about my art work. When one looks at my sculpture I hope one sees strength, mystery, sensuousness, spiritual energy and more. How these constructions in modeled clay can stir such responsed in myself and others is a mystery to me, but I can say something about my methods and way of thinking. I have always been intuitive, reactive and spontaneous. I love improvisation, expression and the power of chance and serendipity. This may not seem obvious in large pieces that must be carefully crafted over weeks or months. Here is how it works. When I began the first pieces in this body of work many years ago they were purely improvisational. I would begin each piece with a flat slab of clay that I cut into a shape that would be the bottom of the sculpture. I usually had a vague idea of the proportions I wanted. This general notion set the theme within which I worked. In the manner of free jazz I would consider ...

David Mcelfish - I feel that we all have artistic ability. One person will paint with oil while another will paint with words. Some with wood, some with metal or bronze. We all need to find that medium in which we can create. It is the balance of life, the ying and the yang. At times we get really out of balance exercising the logical side and not the creative. I have been in that boat before, dealing with worldly matters to the extreme and depriving the spiritual or creative side. I believe it can cause physical health issues as well as mental health issues. The body, mind, and spirit, tight rope. So due to triping and falling a time or two I have found a medium in which I can express my artistic side. Thus finding moments of bliss and balance in the every day routine. I only hope that I may share this with you even for just a breif moment, may somthing stir within you and make the day just a little brighter for you. The true joy of art is found in sharing it with others and knowing that we are not alone. May you have a fine and ...

Jack Hill - All of my sculptural work is bronze, cast in the "lost wax" technique. Besides sculpting the original work, I am hands on with all the phases of the casting process, including the molds, waxes, metal, and application of the patinas. My foundry experience allows me to ensure the quality and integrity of each idea, from inspiration to final presentation. The ideas are born from observation of the human existence, in all its splendor and absurdity. The addition of my own whimsy and uncommon approach brings about an expression of life in the permanence of bronze. People are only one part of the whole planet and my anthropomorphic works are an exploration of the blending of man into various parts of the environment. With attention to anatomic detail and a tongue-in-cheek twist I wish to stimulate the imagination and, maybe, tickle the funny bone. Questions? Call me at 305/240-3238 A new line of work has been added that I call "Body Armor". The human form is treated as if skin was an armor that could be put on or removed as needed. If it had been lost long ago and recently rediscovered, what would it look like. ...

Andrew Sweet - Andy Sweet is a Denver based sculptor who uses stone, steel and occasionally other mediums to construct his sculptural statements. His studio is part of the Ironton Gallery and Studio in the RiNO art district north of downtown. He is currently represented by Ironton Studios and Gallery in the RiNO district of Denver. Andy left his first career as a clinical psychologist in 1998 and went to Art school here in the Denver area at RMCAD. From 200-2005 he worked as a full time sculptor and learned the art world while he did this. Today Andy has added practice (of psychology) to his work week 2 days, but still produces art at the Ironton Studio complex. "Visit Sweet Studio's website for more information on Abstract Stone Sculpture Art " ...

Andrew Sweet - Andrea Waxman Mulcahy - My work illuminates an energetic state that exists yet is generally not seen. Movement as it is captured in space indicates pathways and an energy flow. Visualization of this movement brings to mind that which is not seen in the world but still exists. I'm intrigued by the way simple lines can become complex structures and how complex structures can be reduced to simple lines. I choose to work in steel because it gives me the most immediate connection to my thoughts and the welding process allows me to quickly execute my ideas. The stability and the permanence of metal also gives me the capability to build with structural freedom. Steel rods can represent an single line allowing the negative space to become an important part of the sculpure and the bent steel rods create a fluidity that lets one forget that the structure is made of hard steel....