To have the heart to conceive and the hand to execute defines Stuart Kusher: a self taught sculptor
who pushes the traditional bronze into innovative and fresh territory by blending the classic
Renaissance with a style for the 21st century.

Unlike many before him, Stuart opts to sculpt directly from his imagination, foregoing live models
or photographs.  One might ask, “Why?” and the reason is simple: Stuart prefers to let the clay
speak to him, allowing him to breathe life into an otherwise lifeless block of clay. The absence
of a model frees Stuart to interpret the form not as it should be, but rather how it could be.
Perfection is not the answer.  In Stuart’s eyes, seeking out the nuances of the human form
helps him find the humanity in his work.


Stuart’s work showcases a broad array of creativity with works ranging from table top to
monumental-sized sculptures. Every piece stands on its own, but together there is a synthesis
of honesty and emotion that connects the body of work.  Stuart welcomes the fear of failure
and uses that to push his work further than he could have ever imagined.  Luckily for us,
Stuart has clearly overcome this “fear.”

He has many career highlights and accomplishments, such as graduating from
The Art Center College of Design with honors and founding two companies as a Creative Director,
but the best way to capture Stuart’s “Joie de Vivre” is to state: he’s from Brooklyn.

Enough said.

Click here for an introduction to Stuart Kusher.