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studio and invited me to exhibit in their Annual Exhibition 1960:
Contemporary American Painting and Sculpture. After this successful
exhibition, the Guggenheim gave me their fellowship for Creative
Sculpture in 1962. These events led to representation by my gallery;
my sculpting career has continued ever since. My true enjoyment,
my motivation for sculpting, is expressing and liberating the many
thoughts and ideas that come into my mind. I am always thinking
about my next project.
To support myself over the years, I have worked hard in my
studio every day. In addition to my studio work, I have published
six books. And I have taught sculpture at the New School, at the
National Academy, and at workshops worldwide for years.
Constantly looking at my surroundings and taking in the life
around me has enriched my sculpting experiences immensely.
Hence, a life’s lesson, in my personal view, is to always keep one’s
eyes open. Looking and taking in from life has provided me with
the creative ideas that I have developed and expressed in my work.
For me, going to my studio breathes life into my blood, somehow,
and I feel so fortunate to be able to take on great personal artistic
challenges in clay and in bronze, which, in turn, have brought me
immeasurable satisfaction. These days, I add even more fun into my
days by taking painting classes at the Art Students League of New
York, exploring the two-dimensional process of portraying
the figure.
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