Paul B. Lotz
Paul B. Lotz puts a modern twist on a classic game. He brings chess to life through his bronze collection, Checkmate. Each piece is given a distinct character, with the Queen ruling over them all. Lotz says he aims to capture private emotions, ones not suitable for public, “My hope was to create something people would relate to but never want to admit feeling themselves.”
Much of Lotz’s work is inspired by his European travels, which are the source of
his interest
architecture, and the Masters. His sculpting process, known as lost-wax casting, is extremely rare today. It begins with a wax model used to create a cast. The wax melts away and is then replaced by bronze —
Lotz improving upon each piece until he is satisfied with the result.
in Renaissance culture,
Joseph Quillan
The fine art of bronze casting requires a lifelong dedication to excellence. Joseph Quillan’s dedication lies not only with his masterful works, but in preserving the subject matter he loves so dearly. Whether it is turtles, frogs, or blue whales,
Quillan’s love
for the animal kingdom infuses every work of art he creates with a special message to remember nature’s role in our lives. “Even with all of the success I have had,” Quillan says, “I still get the excitement, whenever one
of my creations, no matter how small, goes home with a new friend to be enjoyed and passed down, much as I did when I drew friends in grade school.”
David Wight
David Wight is the only sculptor in the collection who sculpts with glass, creating a sense of wonder in each piece, just like the ocean his work embodies. Wight works in a studio in Seattle where the power of the magnificent Pacific is in full display, aiming to capture for all the therapeutic power in its grace and beauty.
Each piece is handmade from molten glass. After answering an ad in the paper for a job at a local glass shop, Wight was instantly taken with the medium. He recognized it as the only substance that could successfully portray the essence of water, and he now fuses ancient Italian glass-blowing techniques with his own to create the solid sculptures for which he is renowned.
Tuan
Vietnamese artist Tuan sculpts to express his feelings and his masterful bronze casts are the result of his great passion. He engineers each work to evoke sensation that can only be felt in person. He describes his philosophy as “Existential Balance,” and the weightlessness of his compositions gives the viewer a sense of relief and lightness, defying the literal weight of the sculptures. Tuan’s art has an almost therapeutic effect, and his works are featured throughout the United States, most notably at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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“Reverie” Tuan
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