To compete with nature, sculpture must have size, monumental presence, contrast of material, dynamism, a surface that dazzles in the light. There should be a sense of sharing, juxtaposing one’s own spatial mass and rhythm with that of the sculpture. In this sense, experiencing sculpture is akin to climbing a mountain, leaning against its upward thrust, resting in the hollows of cliffs or boulders, gazing out from its lofty elevation to a retreating landscape, descending into its valley.

Building large sculpture is hard work. Anyone who has built a large sailboat in the back yard knows the agonizing length to which initial inspiration is stretched. Getting inspired for a sculpture is like falling in love: it is exciting, but patience is demanded for the long term. Often the shape each sculpture takes is suggested by past work; this is called artistic development. Some works suggest an entirely new direction to pursue. Each piece makes its personal statement, though they all evidence a common origin.