By Dean Leary
Located in Buffalo, NY
The majority of my sculpture is created by carving directly into stone or wood. This direct technique allows me to explore a wide range of expressive possibilities using natural materials that are rich in color and texture. Carving is a time-honored method of sculpting and I have found that most people seem to recognize and appreciate this traditional approach.
Quite often, forms that occur in nature become the themes for my work. Trees, rocks, bones, seashells, and even clouds and waves are the fascinating inspirations for carvings in stone and wood. Occasionally, however, I enjoy the freedom of simply beginning to carve and then "discovering" the form buried in the material.
About Dean Leary.
Dean Richard Leary...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carrara Marble Folk Art
MaterialsBelgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble