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The legendary modern sculptor Henry Moore once reflected, "Our knowledge of shape and form remains, in general, a mixture of visual and tactile experiences." An artist's oeuvre manifests Moore's mantra only when each work represents a discovery in the course of a profound, continued exploration of the fundamental elements of shape, composition and form. Contemporary sculptor John Stallings was one such an artist, abstracting the basic forms underlying the world around us and melting them down to their most primal. Read More |
| Stallings was considered one of the top six sculptors specializing in stabile works. His sculptures contain the very essence of Minimalism through a simplicity of geometric forms as expressions of beauty and power. There is a timelessness about his work that makes it perennially contemporary, even classic. | |
Stabiles ■ Mobiles ■ All Forms of Sculpture
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"Influenced by Eastern thought, my beliefs are situated in the core of my art. From realism to modernism, I use all metals, concrete, and stone to create forms that interact with, reflect and accentuate the surrounding environment of where each sculpture is sited. Design is focused on blending lines to create a constant movement and balance within the occupied space. Infused with the concept of continuous motion, the designs neither begin nor end." John E. Stallings |
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| John E. Stallings ■ 1020 Willett Drive ■ Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905 ■ 814.255.5013 |