Name: Murray Stein
Email: Carmur@alumni.gwu.edu
What type(s) of art do you like to create?
1. Figurative and abstract sculptures in wood
2. Exotic Vessels (Wood turning) multi-colored wood
3. Large Pen and Ink Images
4. Judaica (wood, stone, metal) including Biblical themes
5. Sculpted period furniture
Where did you learn to do what you do?
Self-taught
Tell us about your most important projects.
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Lest We Forget was inspired by very emotional gut feelings to memorialize the 6 million victims of the Holocaust. The sculpture is of two adult hands and two child’s hands in the window of a cattle car which was taking them to a death camp. As my hands cramped when I was chiseling the hard maple, I could relate to the suffering of the victims as they were beaten by their guards. This will be installed in the new Dallas Holocaust Museum.
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Sombrero is a life-size Mariachi hat made from over 1,100 pieces of wood. This is one of a series of musically oriented sculptures. 63" circumference. Third place in TX State Fair, Champion Ribbon in MD Fair.
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Suspended Chord is a sculpture for the upcoming Arts Hall (Allen, TX), the future home of several area orchestras. Presently it is in the Executive Offices of the Plano Symphony Orchestra. 5’ x 3’ x 2’.
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Schubert’s Trout Quintet is a commission which was installed in the promenade of the Strathmore Music Center, Bethesda, MD. 7’ x 5’ x 1’. Strathmore hosts 30 concerts/yr of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Describe your studio.
1. The Allen, Tx studio is in a garage and consists mainly of four lathes, associated saws, drill presses and means for sculpting and finishing wood. The arbor-covered patio serves as an extension of the studio for al fresco work. The former living room, along with the family room serve as galleries. My easels are my lathes, my brushes are chisels and my paints are domestic and tropical woods. (It’s nice to live in a gallery).
2. The Rockville, MD studio has two lathes, one of which is home-built, and permits turning very large vessels. My 42” diameter UFO was turned on this. (See website).
What type of music do you listen to while you work?
1. Classical music from Baroque to 20th century.
Where do you find your inspiration?
1. From visiting museums, galleries and craft shows.
2. From sitting on the can. (true)
Do you have any advice for other artists?
1. Join art organizations and be active.
2. Exhibit where ever you can. Galleries, libraries, public venues, restaurants
3. Visit museums, attend craft shows for inspiration.
Do you belong to any art organizations?
1. Texas Sculpture Association
2. Dallas Area Woodturners
3. American Association of Woodturners
4. Senior Artists Alliance
Do you have a website?
www.woodizgood.deviantart.com
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