GEOFFREY GORMAN

Geoffrey June, 2011

Press Release
Geoffrey Gorman
Second Nature

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Artist Statement
A broken bent tree branch, bleached from sun and rain, makes me think of weathered bones: fingers, legs, backbone, and hip bone. Old stained strips of cloth act like bandages and clothing, hiding and holding it all together. Sculpted wax covers the frame and joints of wood. Found and lost objects assembled into curious and evocative shapes is what excites me.

When I am making objects, I think of model airplanes made of balsa wood, then covered in thin transparent paper. Or I see decoys and shapes made to attract wild animals. I also think of a forest of tall, dark trees covered in moss and moisture, a silent, meditative place. I try to give people just a starting point. Then it’s up to them to add the narrative.
           Geoffrey Gorman

Education
Maryland Institute of Art, Baltimore, MD
Boston Museum School, Boston, MA
Franklin College, Lugano, Switzerland

Group Museum Exhibitions
2011 Wild Kingdom, Texas State University,
        San Marcos, TX
2011 Animal Craft, Chautauqua Art Center, NY
2009 Second Nature, Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, OH
2008 Biennial Southwest, The Albuquerque Museum,
        ABQ, NM (catalog)

Collections
Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM
Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI
State of New Mexico Art Collection
        Santa Fe, NM and Grants, NM
University Of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Numerous private collections, national and international

Installation at Santa Fe Convention Center 2009
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Critical Acclaim
“These sculptures bring to mind the natural history museum with its dramatic dioramas of stuffed wild animals. But Gorman’s creatures actually seem more realistic, despite their humble materials; he captures the animals’ spirits, representing them in familiar and often humorous poses…despite the artist’s affinity for the animals’ forms, it’s evident that they aren’t easy to create. Branches of just the right diameter, just the right bend, are bound together with cloth and wire to form a joint. Parts of some limbs are raw, while other parts are carved…”
                       Hollis Walker, art critic

“One of my favorite pieces is ‘Kuhli’ by Geoffrey Gorman of Santa Fe. His mixed-media sculpture of a life-size reindeer evokes thoughts of ancient cultural magic that reaches back to the cave paintings used in hunting rituals.”
                       Wesley Pulka, art critic
(Comments on Gorman’s sculpture in the “Southwest Biennial 2008” exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History)

Audio/Video

Second Nature
Geoffrey Gorman, sculptor and art consultant, talks about his new show, Second Nature at Jane Sauer Gallery.

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Photo © 2008 Daniel Quat Photography


Geoffrey Gorman, Sculptor
Geoffrey Gorman, sculptor and art consultant, works
with wooden twigs and other found objects to create whimsical, beautiful and antique looking
sculpture pieces.

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The Transformational Sculpture of
Geoffrey Gorman, Santa Fe
Santa Fe Artist, Geoffrey Gorman, interviewed by
Paul Niemi, August 2010. Watch this video with
Geoffrey Gorman talking about his work.

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Geoffrey Gorman's Complete Resume

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