John Bisbee's sculptures, made exclusively of welded nails, blend elements of surrealism and minimalism with mystery and humor to create a truly unique and engaging sculptural vision. These elegant, abstract geometric sculptures have an organic quality to them, which is especially surprising given the industrial medium from which they are made. The combination of fine craftsmanship and sharp nails in his works has led one commentator to call them "a cross between a Faberge egg and a porcupine."
John Bisbee will be creating a special installation for his exhibition at the Albright-Knox. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, John Bisbee is now based in Brunswick, Maine where he teaches at Bowdoin College. The exhibition will be accompanied by a brochure written by Gallery Curator Kenneth Wayne, who organized the show.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222-1096
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Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years' Day.
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