Artist Talk with Bruce Fransen
Saturday, June 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Exhibiting Artist, Bruce Fransen, for an Artist Talk at Arts on Main on Saturday, June 1st from 2-3pm. Learn about Bruce and his artistic process, ask questions, and maybe leave with a piece of your own! This will be the last day Bruce’s art will be on display at Arts on Main.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bruce Fransen of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - award-winning sculptor, musician, and arborist. Growing up on Long Island, NY, near the seashore – he has gleaned an abundance of creative images and inspiration.
Bruce has worked with wood since the early ‘70’s as an arborist and as an artist. Over the last 20 years, creating his stunning wood sculptures has become an all-consuming passion.
His art is informed by his love of the waterways of his youth, his extensive knowledge and experience in preserving trees over a 40+ year career, and his fine arts education at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Bruce is also a professional woodwind musician, whose improvisational approach to music carries over to his unique sculpture.
Bruce loves the innate beauty, versatility, and potential for great surprises inherent when working with wood.
“I feel a profound relationship between my music, my sculpture, the sea, and trees!”
The process: Bruce’s creations are carved – a rigorous and time-consuming process. They all start with a log and a chain saw. After roughing out with chain saws the creations are refined with grinders, sanders, and fine tool hand work. Most pieces are brought to a high polish to enhance the grain. Texture and color are sometimes added as new elements for dramatic visual and tactile experiences.
