About J. HARRISON SMITH
About
My Story
Whether sculpting representational figures or abstracts, I believe the piece must speak in aesthetic terms. It is all about form, line, texture, and shape - and their relationship to one another and to the viewer. My works reflect emotional states- remorse, fear, reflection, anger, contentment, joy, or ecstasy- through the physical form.
How did I take up sculpting? I began sculpting bread dough at the age of three. I have maintained my ardent passion for sculpting ever since- drawing on the experiences of my life to capture the richness and depth of the human experience, which is of paramount importance to my work.
For the majority of my life, I was a businessman and held elected office as a Representative to the Florida House of Representatives, and later as Pinellas County Property Appraiser. However, I never lost my yearning to be an artist.In the past 15 years, I have been able to return to my passion - art - and, in particular, sculpting. I now practice the lost wax method of bronze sculpting.
As a father of five, grandfather of ten, and great-grandfather of four, my sculptures of children are some of my most powerfully moving pieces.
How did I take up sculpting? I began sculpting bread dough at the age of three. I have maintained my ardent passion for sculpting ever since- drawing on the experiences of my life to capture the richness and depth of the human experience, which is of paramount importance to my work.
For the majority of my life, I was a businessman and held elected office as a Representative to the Florida House of Representatives, and later as Pinellas County Property Appraiser. However, I never lost my yearning to be an artist.In the past 15 years, I have been able to return to my passion - art - and, in particular, sculpting. I now practice the lost wax method of bronze sculpting.
As a father of five, grandfather of ten, and great-grandfather of four, my sculptures of children are some of my most powerfully moving pieces.
Gallery 1356 has regular receptions and openings. This event featured a quartet from the Florida Orchestra with guest
Maestro Michael Francis speaking to the group.
Galleries
Much of my limited edition work is available in one of three galleries –
I invite and welcome you anytime to my personal gallery, Gallery 1356, to tour and view my work. Many of my pieces can also be found at Dabbert Gallery in Sarasota and Gallerie Amsterdam in Carmel, CA.
I also contribute to charitable auctions, such as ones for Ruth Eckerd Hall, North Suncoast Associates, and CharityWorks.
A great deal of my sculptures are in private collections and public art installations, currently in Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Winter Park and St. Petersburg, FL
I also contribute to charitable auctions, such as ones for Ruth Eckerd Hall, North Suncoast Associates, and CharityWorks.
A great deal of my sculptures are in private collections and public art installations, currently in Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Winter Park and St. Petersburg, FL
