Arts Thread

Breaking Free is a sculptural assemblage created from Driftwood vines, transforming a natural material into an expressive exploration of resilience and liberation. Standing 19 inches tall and 10 inches wide atop a slanted rock, this work evokes an abstract figure emerging from confinement, capturing the tension between restraint and release. Both wild and carefully composed, the organic forms retain the untamed energy of the sea while revealing the artist's deliberate hand. By elevating a fragile, often overlooked material into a dynamic sculptural presence, the piece reflects the enduring power of nature and the universal human desire to overcome limitations, embrace change, and pursue freedom.

"Year of the Horse" celebrates the spirit, strength, and enduring spirit of the horse while honoring the Year of the Horse in the zodiac. This sculptural installation is composed of nearly 100 hand-sculpted horses, each originally modeled in oil-based clay, cast in Hydrostone from 10 handmade latex molds, and meticulously arranged to form a single monumental horse in motion. Measuring 6.5 feet wide by 4.5 feet tall, the work is installed at the Cilker School of Art & Design at West Valley College in Saratoga, California, expressing unity, energy, and the power of individuals coming together as one.

This piece is a lost-wax cast silver ring, featuring a dragon that coils into a continuous loop. Sprues remain attached, preserving a moment between creation and completion. The work highlights both the fluid, sculptural form of the dragon and the raw evidence of its making.

This sculpture is carved from a solid block of plaster and depicts a Laughing Buddha resting in a peaceful, relaxed pose. The figure is set on an oval, bed-like wooden pedestal that enhances the sense of comfort and serenity. The carving emphasizes soft contours and a calm expression, highlighting themes of contentment, balance, and joy.

This piece is a lost-wax cast silver ring, featuring two hands joined together, forming a unified loop that symbolizes connection and unity. Cast in silver, the sculptural forms wrap naturally around the finger, blending figure and function into a single object. The work emphasizes intimacy, support, and the permanence of human connection through metal.

This piece is constructed from sheet metal, combining aluminum, brass, and bronze to represent Sky, Human Being, and Earth respectively. Each material is shaped into a lotus petal, symbolizing the interconnected growth of these three realms. The petals bloom above a Yin-Yang diagram, reinforcing the idea of balance and duality. Together, the composition expresses harmony, stability, and the unity between nature and humanity.