Jeffrey Herschenhous: April Art Alcove Featured Artist

My sculptures reflect my appreciation of organic forms and a desire to reduce objects to their simplest formation. My goal in sculpting is to create very basic designs without ornamentation.

“Many of the sculptures have a sleekness that compliments their essence. The animal sculptures were inspired by my lifelong involvement in the field of biology as a teacher of that subject and, even more importantly, by my love of these amazing creatures. The abstract works reflect my appreciation of flowing forms. The sculptures are carved out of various types of wood such as basswood, butternut, tupelo, oak, and pine. Each wood has its particular grain pattern which adds to the esthetic of the final work. In some cases, I have used other materials to enhance the piece. In addition, I have created bases for some of my more recent works that continue the theme of the sculpture. I am grateful…