Leos
The Leo Series
I enjoy the creative freedom of developing characters that only exist in my head. If enough detail is modeled, the characters begin to exist as individuals someone might know or could have known. Leo is one of these people. An old, strong, wise guy (man?) who harbors the many responses I have to the world around me, Leo has taken on multiple personas during the creation of this sculptural series. The Leo scenarios grow from a sense of humor, satire, and even downright silliness; Leo is fun to hang out with in my studio.
Each sculpture begins with only the head. Leo and I share an interest in classical architecture where the human form was an integral part of building – whether in a niche, as a supporting element, or in the form of gargoyles and grotesques. Architectural elements become part of Leo and provide him with a tangible place to exist, outside of my imagination.