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Abot the Artist

Artist Statement

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From the beginning of time, the essence of life and the instinct for survival has been nurtured. Each century, each decade, each year, day and moment has favored that organism which could rise above others, strengths becoming manifested in the incomprehensible combination of characteristics which make us each unique. Fingerprints, eyes, the heart, soul and spirit make up the billion who have come before and the billion not yet conceived, each its own individual snowflake. Unique individuals who push the limits of emotion and allow an inner spirit to rise to the surface become the cynosure of my work. Dedication to a cause, the love of life, and creativity in exploring new concepts is examined in the challenge to recognize, interpret and record abstracts without restraint. Discovery exists in the abandon manipulation of the clay.

Stone Voices

Get to Know Larry

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Education

  • Richard McDonald Masters Workshop, Monterey, California, 2007

  • Indiana Limestone Symposium, Elletsville, Indiana – 2003, 2004, 2006

  • Texas A&M University – 1975 Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture; College Station, Texas, 1971-75

  • West Virginia University - Morgantown, West Virginia, 1970-71

Art Experiences

  • Bronze figurative sculpture

  • Carved stone figurative sculpture 

  • Two-dimensional stained-glass and three-dimensional stained-glass sculpture

  • Steel figurative sculpture

  • Graphite/charcoal figurative drawing 

  • Architectural plans for four homes, an office building and my 1200 sq. ft. stone studio; each has been constructed

Exhibitions & Art in Public Places

Exhibitions & Public Art

  • Essence:  Three Artists – Three Intrinsic Voices - Old Stansel, Schulenburg, Texas, 2021

  • “Imagine Love” – Ross Gallery, Fayetteville, Texas, 2021

  • “Aggie Wranglers – High Flying” – City of Houston Civic Art Program, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas, 2021

  • “Maestro:  Forever Young” – Permanently installed at The Miller Theater, Augusta, Georgia, 2021

  • “Coach Don Coleman” – Public commission, bronze sculpture for The Don Coleman Coliseum, Houston, Texas, 2019

  • “Maestro:  Forever Young” – Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation 2019/2020 Sculpture-on-Loan Program, Northglenn, Colorado 

  • “The Lettermen” - Commission, All Sports Bronze Sculpture for the 2014-2015 redevelopment of Kyle Field at Texas A&M University

  • “The Stack” - Commission, 18’ tall glass and steel light towers for The Stack at Legacy Point - 2014

  • “Adagio” - Commission, a sculptural tribute commemorating the 40th Anniversary of MSC OPAS at Texas A&M University - 2014

  • “Jessica” - Commission, life size limestone carved figure for The Face Place Medical Spa and Central Texas ENT, College Station, Texas - 2012

  • “Family” - Commission, 8’ tall limestone carved figures for the Sweet Water Forest Residential Development, College Station, Texas - 2011 

  • “Origins” - Two man show - Brazos Valley Arts Council, College Station, Texas 2010, all-time largest show attendance at the Art Center

  • New York Art Expo - Solo exhibitor, Jacob Javits Convention Center; New York City, 2009 

  • Sculpture in the Park - Loveland, Colorado - 2009, exhibitor

  • “Phylogeny of Artist and Art” - One man show at Texas A&M University Benz School of Floral Design, 2008

  • “Healing Sculpture Garden of Synchronicity” - One man show as part of The Annual Fay Lecture Series in Analytical Psychology, Texas A&M University sponsored, 2008

  • 2008 United States Olympic Swimming Trials, Omaha, Nebraska - bronze sculptures “Show Time” and “In the Zone” created for the interactive event “Reach for Your Dreams”

  • Southern Living Magazine Idea House August 2006 - designed and built all exterior elements. Featured in magazine:  mosaic tile walls and leaf textured walk surfaces

  • Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial and Park - College Station, TX; designed and produced contract documents and administrated installation, dedicated in 2002

Awards & Recognition

  • 2012 Lone Star Art Guild – Bryan Chapter (Brazos Valley Art League) – Best in Show – Professional Division - “Heaven’s Gate”, Bronze sculpture; College Station, TX

  • 2011 Texas A&M University Memorial Student Center Forsyth Center Gallery Regional Juried Show - Award of Excellence – “Hindsight”; Bronze and glass; College Station, TX

  • 6th international ARC Salon Competition awarded Third Place in the Sculpture Category for “Leap of Faith” 

  • 2009 Winner of the Green Artist Challenge Award for Best Ecological Art Business Practice presented by Art Expo and The Wyland Foundation, New York, New York

  • Celebrating the Arts – Bryan/College Station Arts Council Annual Fundraiser, 2009 – highest all-time single charitable auction item – “Leap of Faith”

  • 2000 Lone Star Art Guild – Bryan Chapter (Brazos Valley Art League) – 1st & 2nd place photography “Fort El Morro in Old San Juan” and “Trees – Reverse Image/Reflections”, 1st place sculpture “Madonna and Child” (marble)

Galleries

Galleries

Commissions

  • “Our Lady of Victory” St. Mary's Catholic Center, College Station, Texas, 9'10" Tall Bronze Sculpture with gold leaf finish - 2023

  • “St. Michael the Archangel" St. Mary's Cathedral, Austin, Texas, National Registry of Historical Places. - Installed 2023

  • “Sphere of Influence” – Private commission, life size bronze and stained-glass figures, 2021

  • “Coach Don Coleman” – Public commission, bronze sculpture for The Don Coleman Coliseum, Houston, Texas, 2019

  • “The Lettermen” – Public commission, All Sports Bronze Sculpture for the 2014-2015 redevelopment of Kyle Field at Texas A&M University

  • “Hugging Couple” – Commission for private collection of two pairs of three-quarter life-size figures, Merritt Gallery, Chevy Chase, Maryland - 2015

  • “The Stack” – Public Commission, 18’ tall glass and steel light towers for The Stack at Legacy Point - 2014

  • “Adagio” – Public commission, sculptural tribute commemorating the 40th Anniversary of MSC OPAS at Texas A&M University – 2014

  • “Magic Dress/Mirror Image” – Commission for private collection of the mirror image of an existing bronze sculpture, Renaissance Fine Arts, Baltimore, Maryland – 2013

  • “Menil Park” Commission for private collection of “Joie de Vivre”, Renaissance Fine Arts, Baltimore, Maryland - 2013

  • “Brother & Sister” Private commission for a life size bronze sculpture of children - 2012

  •  “Family” – Public commission, 8’ tall limestone carved figures for the Sweet Water Forest Residential Development, College Station, Texas - 2007 

  • “Jessica” – Public commission, life size limestone carved figure for The Face Place Medical Spa and Central Texas ENT, College Station, Texas - 2009

  • “Bruno the Bear Catcher” Private commission for life size bust - dedicated in 2008

Notable Landscaping Experience & Recognition/Projects

  • Southern Living Magazine Idea Home, Bryan, TX, August 2006 – design, specifications, and installation of all exterior features

  • Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial and Park - College Station, TX; designed and produced contract documents and administrate installation, dedicated in 2002

  • Wolf Pen Creek Park – College Station, TX; design and installation of fountain & sculpture nature scene dedicated in 2001

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