Jan

24

2025

Jay McDougall

My sculpture is produced in the reductive method, where material is removed to reveal the form. I remove all that I see as ephemeral to yield only that which is essential. I chose wood as my carving material for its eternal warmth and life. These qualities serve to enhance the fluidity of many of my pieces while reinforcing the primal essence of others. I select distinctive logs from hardwood trees that have already fallen or been marked for removal near my studio in rural Minnesota. My pieces are carved from a single block of material; they are free-hand carved and do not involve any lathe work or joinery. My work has the effect of connecting with viewers at a visceral level; it touches something deep inside. These forms surpass transient trends and styles; they are timeless in their classic contemporary beauty and bring with them a calming presence.

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