Like so many other young people that graduated from art school in the 1970′s, my plan to teach art was derailed by limited prospects then available in this noble profession. I worked instead at remodeling art galleries and shipping and crating art. It was an eye-opening time, literally, as I had the daily opportunity to look at art – to really look at art.
I then started designing houses in our family contracting business. I ran the crews and did most of the special elements (curved staircases, iron work, light fixtures, and stone work). Our structures were rustic and hand crafted of plaster, stone and recycled wood. These houses brought us our 15 minutes of fame on the Home Show, graced magazine covers and achieved some financial success.
Near the turn of the century I made the conscious decision to slow down, and applied myself to producing sculpture – lots of sculpture. In the last two years I have completed a number of large commission pieces, had studio shows and sold a gratifying, artist-affirming amount of my work.
All pieces are custom made. For purchases or questions contact Lisa Sullivan.
