 Portfolio of
Samuel E Burns
Chattanooga, TN
United States
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Photography
Digital
Sculpture
Metal
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Artist Statement
Originally trained in photography, over the years, sculpture has become the focus of my art work. My interest is in the interaction of abstract forms, whether natural, animal or human. Aluminum is my choice of media but also work with steel, wood and stone. The process of cutting and welding abstract shapes into 3-dimensional forms is very personal and gratifying. To let the work flow through your mind and into the work is pure energy. Working in both media is similar in that light and shadows play an important part in the appearance and feel of the work.
Biography
Graduate of Randolph Technical Institute, in 1971, with a BS in Photography. Two years in commercial photography with Norling Studios in High Point, NC. Ten years working for the North Carolina Zoological Park in their design department, designing and constructing animal exhibits along with model construction as part of the construction plans. Two years with Rock & Waterscapes in commercial design and construction of artificial rock and waterscapes. In 1984 created my own company designing and building artificial rock an waterscapes for private as well as commercial projects. From 1999 through 2006, I was in residential construction but found this to unsatisfying. At this time I started full time as a sculptor and photographer. In 2007 after being excepted into the Art Move Chattanooga, moved to and set up a studio and home. Now working in large scale sculptures of mostly aluminum.
Shows
Art Sandy Springs: May 15, 2010
Atlanta, GA
Salisbury Sculpture Show: April 1, 2010-January 7, 2011
Salisbury, NC
Art in Public Places: April 2, 2010-October 28, 2010
Knoxville, TN
Chapel Hill’s Sculpture Visions: October 2009- October 2010
Chapel Hill, NC
MSA Sculpture Exhibitions 2009: September 2009- September 2010
Chattanooga, TN
Benini Gallery & Sculpture Ranch: April 2009
Johnson City, TX
Art Alliance Mountain Empire: Art in Public Places: August 2009- July 2010
Bristol, TN
National Outdoor Sculpture Competition: May 1 2009 – March 25 2010
Charleston, SC
Art in Public Places Knoxville: April 1 – October 31, 2009
Knoxville, TN
AVA: Expressing Doubt Art Exhibition: January 16 – February 2, 2009
Chattanooga, TN
Lexington Art League: Symposium 2008 Outside: October 2008 - June 2009
Lexington, KY
Lexington Art League: Balancing Act: October 2008 - April 2009
Lexington, KY
30th Annual Conference East Tenn. State University: August 2008 - August 2009
Johnson City, TN
Digital Painting: Fathom Gallery, One Man Show July 12-August 9, 2008
Chattanooga, TN
Sculpture Walk 2008: Sept. 2008-Sept 2009
Columbus, GA
Art Alliance Mountain Empire: Art in Public Places: August 2008- July 2009
Bristol, TN
ART.A.MA.JIG: July 24, 2008 Tanner Hill Gallery
Chattanooga, TN
2nd Annual Sculpture Walk: May 2008 - June 2009
Kingsport, TN
Hollis Gallery, Southside: February - March 2008
Chattanooga, TN
MainX24/Createhere Studio: December 2007
Chattanooga, TN
7 Artists @ Two Oaks Studio: November - December 2007
Chattanooga, TN
Piedmont Arts Association, Art in Public Places: August 2007 - July 2008
Martinsville, Virginia
Asheville Area Arts Council: River Sculpture Festival: September 1 - October 31, 2007
Asheville, NC
Art Alliance Mountain Empire: Art in Public Places: August 2007- July 2008
Bristol, TN
Sculpture at Washington Square: May 6 - August 4, 2007
Washington, DC
Mid-South Sculpture Alliance’s Sculpture Conference: Sculpture Exhibit 2007
Chattanooga, TN
Fayetteville Museum of Art, Art In The Carolinas: March 18 - May 6, 2007
Fayetteville, NC
Agora Gallery, Pixel Perfect: The Digital Fine Art Exhibition Jan. 26 - Feb. 15 2007
New York, New York
Citizens for Art Advocacy, 2nd Annual Downtown Sculpture Exhibition 2006-2008
Asheboro, North Carolina
Piedmont Arts Association, Annual Members Exhibition Fall 2006-2007
Martinsville, Virginia
Franklin Square Gallery, 26th Annual July National Exhibition 2006
Southport, North Carolina
Aiken County Historical Museum, Southeastern Regional Sculpture Competition 2006
Aiken, South Carolina
Lexington Art League, A Southern Presence 2006
Lexington, Kentucky
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