Thomas Prinz

Born and raised in Wisconsin – I limped along during my childhood floating adrift attending public school as an undiagnosed dyslexic until 4th Grade.

Majority of my formative years were pricelessly spent working under the thumb of the late great ornamental plaster Master – Jules Orlandini – who taught me patience – organization – and most importantly diligence through trial and error.

After moving to Colorado in the early 90s – I got a job in a bronze foundry chasing metal and found out that the process of giving life to a monument is not much different than birthing a decorative piece of ornamental molding.

As a result – the Hammerman Series was born to serve as a primordial conversion of ideas that link us to the past, and tie us together regardless of culture to the umbilical chord of the universe, where life begins.

Each piece is a study of emotion and thought by way of gestures originating from experiences witnessed through worldwide travel. First by cutting-welding-shaping small pieces of bronze – starting at the feet -ending at the head. Focusing on the negative space and attitude without a face that later evolve into clay or plaster before becoming cast into bronze. Traditional patinas are used. To preserve the sense of primitivism – all are based on stone and wood. Available in limited editions from small tabletop – to the monumental.