Bruce Hathaway - Metal Sculptor

Artist's Statement and Background

Artist's Statement

Centered around the celebration and affirmation of life, my works explore unity through balance and the interplay of pure lines. In general, my sculptures are straight forward and, I hope, accessible. My compositions are intended to convey exuberance and whimsy, although some works explore somber life experiences. The feature of casting shadows is integral to viewing many of my works. Indeed, a number of sculptures have been created with this purpose in mind.

Techniques

Sculptural works in stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum and copper are realized using oxy-fuel cutting and welding, gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) and/or a plasma torch. Techniques range from the simple cutting, forming and welding of sculpture components to the labor- intensive application of layer upon layer of filler metal over a sketetal frame to add texture and the impression of fluidity.

Influences

"I am influenced by Art Deco in general and by Paul Manship in particular with his spectacular ability to convey movement in static figures. The bronze and ivory figurines by such masters as Otto Poertzel and Ferdinand Preiss have made signifcant impressions on me. The fluidity of Joseph Renier's works and the whimsical ceramics of Wayland Gregory fill me with awe."

Background

Growing up in Lindsey, Ohio, Bruce received his B.A. from Bowling Green State University in 1967. In his early artistic life, he worked with soldered steel and plaster on steel mesh frames. For some years, he put sculpture aside to find expression with the photographic medium. His photography has been exhibited in Connecticut, New York City and, extensively in Vermont. He has received two KINSA awards and a number of gallery exhibition awards.

Bruce's return to sculpture was prompted by a need to give expression to spatial vision and to realize abstracted and expressionistic compositions. He has been involved with the metal crafts for over thirty years during which time Bruce has honed his metal working skills.

Bruce lives with his wife and son in northern Vermont where he creates sculptures in his hilltop studio. His works are displayed in galleries in Vermont, Massachusetts and Florida.

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