Scott Troxel is an American abstract artist born in 1971 who lives and works in Marmora, New Jersey. From an early age, he became obsessed with modern art, color, and design. He is a painter, sculptor, and wall sculptor. Recently, the majority of his work has been in the form of wood mixed media wall sculpture because of his three-dimensional medium process. Troxel is always exploring materials and processes. Sometimes he uses repurposed and found materials and other times he purchases materials new.
Troxel predominantly works with wood as his base medium, due to its strength, dimension, and organic nature. The inherent texture of wood combined with paint and other man-made materials allows him to explore the concepts of old and young, worn versus new, organic versus man-made, and the past versus the present and future.
Troxel looks to capture a sense of time in his work and often combines the feeling of different eras within a single piece. He sees this as a direct parallel with human life, as we too grow older and interact with other generations, both younger and older. He is also particularly interested in items that were considered technologically or aesthetically advanced, only to be passed on by the consistency and tenacity of time — for example, an airplane boneyard where cutting-edge fighter jets from the 1960s sit in forgotten decay. These structures are still beautiful to look at from a design standpoint, even though they are no longer modern in the sense that time and technology have passed them by.
Troxel is particularly inspired by mid-century modernism, where wood and organic shapes were combined with other materials to suggest a type of futurism, though now they are considered vintage. Time has passed on but these pieces remain in the context of when they were designed. Troxel wants his works to feel this way, somewhat nostalgic, aged, and organic with the feeling that it could also be from a future time.
Troxel’s artworks belong to a number of corporate and hospitality collections, including the Shard Building, London; Westin Hotels; Wyndham Hotels; Embassy Suites Hotels and more.
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American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Spinnaker
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic, latex, black cherry, MDF & matte varnish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair ...
Acrylic, Latex, Spray Paint
$3,200
"Navarro" Wall Sculpture-wood, minimalism, mid century modern, white, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Navarro"- From the Small Pops Collection "Navarro" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspir...
Wood, Paint
$3,500
"Streamliner II" Monochrome Modern Wall Sculpture- blue, gray, minimalism, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Note: Streamliner I is shown with Streamliner II in some of the photos. Streamliner II is the Darker of the two sculptures and shown on the right (When both are shown in same photo)...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
"Achtung Commission" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes and colors. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Achtung VI is a vibrant large-scale mi...
Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint
"Navy W" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, mcm, navy, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Navy White" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but ...
Wood, Paint
"Makaha" (Metal) Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Makaha (Metal)" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and dura...
Steel
$2,200
"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"CloudHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
Wood, Paint, Wax
"Laguna II" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, orange, mcm, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Laguna II" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
Wood, Paint
$5,200
"Quiet Riot VIII" Wall Sculpture- blue, orange, wood, black, white, frank Stella
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is for a commission piece based on the original. Colors and size can be customized. Allow 4-6 weeks. Quiet Riot is a large mixed media wall sculpture. Layers of MDF pa...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$2,100
"Oceanside" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, geometric, navy, blue, wood, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Oceanside" is a minimalist and modernist, geometric, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Ser...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Spomenick
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by ipe, cherry, mahogany, walnut, boat nails, acrylic & reclaimed suede Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions ...
Acrylic, Mahogany, Walnut
$1,400
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyOlive" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
$1,250
"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flashe" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Wood, Paint
"Azul" Wall Sculpture-wood, minimalism, mid century modern, blue, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Azul"- From the Small Pops Collection "Azul" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by ...
Wood, Paint
$2,200
"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"CloudHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
Wood, Paint, Wax
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Zelus
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with MDF, pigmented lacquer & cherry wood Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair i...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,400
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyOlive" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
$1,600
"WavyBlue" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, navy, blue, modernism, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyBlue" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
"Azul" Wall Sculpture-wood, minimalism, mid century modern, blue, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Azul"- From the Small Pops Collection "Azul" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by ...
Wood, Paint
$2,200
"Flow Meter" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, brown, orange, aubergine, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flow Meter" (Small Pops Series) is a modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece has uses a Satin lacquer finish (on 2" thic...
Wood, Paint
$3,200
"Parallax III" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, white, monochrome, brown, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Parallax III is a discreet and elegant minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic washes and completed with a semi-gloss lacquer finish. The...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Laguna II" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, orange, mcm, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Laguna II" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
Wood, Paint
"Pinwheel" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, pink, monochrome, magenta, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...
Wood, Birch, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - NavyWhite
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pray acrylic on poplar with gloss clearcoat Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texa...
Mahogany, Maple, Acrylic
"Balken" Wall Sculpture-wood, gray, brutalism, architectural, building, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Balken" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for brutalist architecture of the ...
Wood, Paint
$3,800
"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka I" is the first piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte metallic champagne finish made from automotive enamel. The result is a stunning metallic surface that absorbs light and looks extremely rich and luxe. Four different levels of depth and thicknesses on the piece allow for striking shadows when spotlights are used to light the piece. The pinlines are metallic charcoal gunmetal and red. Finally, the name "Tonka" comes from the inspiration for these pieces. The pieces are meant to abstractly resemble Native American dancers...
Enamel
"Matisse" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, navy
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Matisse" Wood Wall Sculpture- 2024 "Small Pops" collection Matte Acrylic Paint on solid maple wood. Finished on three sides and ready to hang. Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics ...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Ultra Marine
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with birch, acrylic, satin lacquer & metallic gold venetian plaster UltraMarine is a mixed media wall sculpture. Made from acrylic washes on birch, MDF and gold metallic Venetian plaster paint. Finished with an elegant satin clear lacquer to enhance the wood grain. The multiple opacities of navy and indigo are almost denim-like in color and allow the brown wood grain to add texture and interest to the piece. Ultramarine takes on the abstract form of a soaring building or perhaps a church spire or other tall building in form. Ultramarine is a monochromatic piece which is minimalistic in nature, so the form, composition and the balance of the piece trump a definitive subject matter. However, the shape is reminesent of mid-century modernism, the sputnik design movement and futurism. The result is an elegant wall sculpture...
Metal, Gold
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Urban Cactus
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic washes on Pine, walnut, acrylic & varnish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC...
Birch, Lacquer, Walnut, Varnish, Acrylic, Pins
"Pinwheel" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, pink, monochrome, magenta, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...
Wood, Birch, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Outlier
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on birch on MDF and metallic enamel & waxed finish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, includin...
Metal, Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - TwoBlues
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pigmented satin lacquer on solid maple Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism to make ...
Maple, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Oranges
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic on solid maple with gloss clearcoat Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NY...
Acrylic, Maple
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Halo Blue
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Metallic Enamel and Epoxy Resin on solid maple Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism ...
Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Flow Meter
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pigmented satin lacquer on solid maple Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas Con...
Maple, Lacquer, Pigment
$3,250
"Boofy (Large Version) Mid Century Wood Wall Sculpture- by Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Boofy (Large Version)" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Boofy is part of my popular "Small Po...
Wood, Paint
$3,500
"Spinnaker" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (Bright blue, wood, white, monochrome)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Spinnaker is a modern mixed media wall sculpture. Made from MDF, acrylic and repurposed Black cherry wood. This is the second piece I made as I begin to experiment with additional ma...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Etheral
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with enamel washes on Birch with satin lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art F...
Enamel
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
"Outlier" Monochrome Wood Wall Sculpture - tan, gold, black, elegant, modern
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Outlier" is a modern, minimalist, wood wall sculpture made from birch, washed and metallic acrylic and finished with furniture wax. The paint has been sanded back on the edges of th...
Wood, Paint
"Deceptor" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, black, tan, monochrome, mcm)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Deceptor is a minimalist, monochromatic and contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic washes and completed with a satin lacquer finish. The paint is s...
Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint
"Bourgeois Big Top" Wall Sculpture Brutalism, architectural, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Bourgeois Big Top" is a wood wall sculpture. Made for repurposed oak, mahogany, walnut, leather, suede, dining room table legs and brass tacks, the piece has an overtly architectur...
Wood, Paint
$2,567Sale Price|35% Off
"NavyCitron" Wood Wall Sculpture - navy, gold, lime, yellow, white, walnut, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"NavyCitron" is a striking mid century modernist inspired wall sculpture made from birch, mdf, solid walnut, metallic gold Venetian plaster paint and acrylic paint. Inspired by the ...
Wood, Birch, Lacquer, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Achtung III
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Achtung III Cherry, MDF, acrylic, lacquer on MDF 57” x 63” x 2” Achtung III is a vibrant large-scale mixed media wall sculpture. Made from solid American cherry hardwood and with pa...
Stainless Steel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Dusty Pink
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on solid maple, matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century ...
Maple, Acrylic
$1,995Sale Price|25% Off
"Tarkka" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, white, monochrome, tan, mcm, walnut
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Tarkka is an aggressive, angular minimalist, monochromatic contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic washes, walnut hardwood and completed with a sem...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$1,900
"Refresher" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, green, yellow, mcm, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Refresher" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
Wood, Paint
"Spomenik" Wall Sculpture geometric, Brutalism, architectural, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Spomenik" is a wood wall sculpture. Made for repurposed oak, mahogany, walnut, leather, suede and brass tacks, the piece has an overtly architectural feel. Inspired by brutalist mo...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with Suede Venetian paint, latex, Cedar wood, MDF & wax Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Ot...
Latex, Wood, Cedar, Wax
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Tonka III
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made in automative enamel & lacquer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NY...
Lacquer, Mixed Media
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Sunday
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic & texture on solid maple, with matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age a...
Maple, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - This Is Not A Phone
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by cherry, walnut, mahogany, boat nails, Acrylic, reclaimed suede & table legs Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and t...
Mahogany, Walnut, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Skylark
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on birch, satin lacquer finish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair i...
Acrylic, Birch, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Streamliner 2
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by pigmented lacquer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas C...
Birch, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Wedge
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on solid maple with satin clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-ce...
Wood, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Soobie
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pigmented satin lacquer on solid poplar Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism to make...
Wood, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Convergence Gold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with Mahogany on MDF painted with metallic gold gloss automotive enamel The inspiration for this piece in terms of design and color came from the mid century modern mov...
Metal, Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Monarch
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic on solid poplar Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism to make dynamic, ...
Wood, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Deceptor
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with latex washes, Birch, MDF & lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in ...
Latex, Birch, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Lipstick
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic washes on brich with satin lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fa...
Lacquer, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Boofy 2
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pigmented lacquer on birch, heart pine Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas Con...
Birch, Lacquer