Don Gummer

Don Gummers is a sculptor who began his career in New York City in the late 1970s with wall reliefs of painted wood. He has since evolved into a sculptor who uses stone, bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, and glass as his primary materials. His artworks are often monumental and demonstrate his attention to craftsmanship and detail. This new monograph is the first survey on the artist and his highly acclaimed body of work. Gummers' interest in sculpture is "the recontextualization of natural phenomena, of unaltered things brought into aesthetic balance by choosing and placing." His works can be found in many public collections and he has received awards from prestigious organizations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2021
Publisher: The Artist Book Foundation

Don Gummers' artistic journey as a sculptor commenced in the vibrant city of New York in the late 1970s, where he unveiled his captivating wall reliefs crafted from intricately painted wood. These meticulously layered geometric masterpieces bore a strong architectural influence, showcasing his artistic prowess. As his artistic exploration expanded, Gummers ventured beyond the confines of wood, embracing a diverse range of materials such as stone, bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, and glass as his primary mediums. His artworks underwent a remarkable transformation, evolving into subtly inventive and often monumental freestanding sculptures that exemplified his unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and detail. This comprehensive monograph serves as the first comprehensive survey of the artist and his highly acclaimed body of work.

Gummers has eloquently described his profound fascination with sculpture, portraying it as a process of "recontextualizing natural phenomena, of unaltered things brought into aesthetic balance by choosing and placing." Through the skillful application of balance, proportion, and his distinctive sense of harmony, Gummers achieves a remarkable feat: he makes durable materials appear almost buoyant. Negative space plays a vital role in his artistic expression, imparting a sense that his exquisite and seemingly permanent forms are, in reality, as transient as any of nature's creations.

Throughout his career, Gummers' artworks have found their place in numerous prestigious public collections, including the esteemed Butler Institute of American Art, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chase Manhattan. His exceptional talent has been recognized by prestigious organizations such as the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, and he has also held the prestigious position of Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome.

Don Gummers' artistic journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication, creativity, and mastery of sculpture. His artworks continue to captivate audiences, inspiring and enriching the artistic landscape with their timeless beauty and profound significance. This monograph serves as a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive exploration of the artist's life and work, and shedding light on his remarkable contributions to the world of sculpture.

Weight: 2254g
Dimension: 288 x 321 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780996200790