The acclaimed skill set of figurative sculptor (and Ogunquit Art Association artist-member) Anthony Alemany were on full display during his recent Sculpture Demonstration: “Portrait from Life” at Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine.
Anthony Alemany is a figurative sculptor in South Berwick, Maine. He was born in Chattanooga, TN and grew up in Ringgold, GA. Anthony graduated with a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and traveled to Italy to study at the Florence Academy of Art for a foundation in traditional sculpture. After moving to Maine, he worked for 8 years in business management and discovered his passion for sculpture was inescapable. Anthony now works as a full-time sculptor. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries in both national and international competitions.
It was almost like alchemy, witnessing Alemany working from a live male model and seeing the artist transmute a block of clay into an evocative likeness of his subject over the course of a short 2 hour demonstration.
A rare thrill, to witness such an experienced artist as Alemany so at ease with his materials as he quickly makes decisive choices about the narrative of the piece at hand; the inspiration, feel, look, and pose; and then see him deliver tangible results of such substance over the course of such a restrictive time-line.
“The art of sculpting is a very physical, emotional, and arduous process,” states Alemany. “The subject must be viewed intensely from every view and angle. 2 hours is the fastest demo I’ve ever done. I hope it offers but a glimpse into what it’s like.“
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Didn’t make it to this Barn Gallery Demonstration?
Not to worry! There’s still plenty to do and see at Barn Gallery this summer! We hope to see even more of the art-lovers in (and around) Ogunquit, Maine at some of our upcoming events!
