Paul Scott Gallery quietly spent a year reviewing the portfolios of artists working with found objects. In the end, we could not deny that sculptor Geoffrey Gorman was a true master with skill, vision and creative uniqueness. He is currently represented by Paul Scott Gallery in both Scottsdale and Bend, Oregon. We hope you find his work as engaging as we do.

Artist's Statement

A broken bent tree branch, bleached from sun and rain, makes me think of weathered bones: fingers, legs, backbone, and hip bone. Old stained strips of cloth act like bandages and clothing, hiding and holding it all together. Sculpted wax covers the frame and joints of wood. Found and lost objects assembled into curious and evocative shapes is what excites me.

When I am making objects, I think of model airplanes made of balsa wood, then covered in thin transparent paper. Or I see decoys and shapes made to attract wild animals. I also think of a forest of tall, dark trees covered in moss and moisture, a silent, meditative place. I try to give people just a starting point. Then it’s up to them to add the narrative.
           

Geoffrey Gorman