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Artist Statement:
Jeff Hall�s affection for
the art of modern fantasy
illustrators along with his
interest in architecture and
lost civilizations, is
realized
In his architectural figure
series. The brick armature is
revealed exposing the
craftsmanship of a culture
that built figurative
monuments. You also see
through this Jeff�s own
connection with his background
as a craftsmen engineer. The
layers breaking away abstracts
the figure and a host of
interesting dynamics come into
play� Attention to beauty
lost is heightened. The
juxtaposition between hard and
soft is like the layers of the
human personality or
character. Inner strength is
stronger than flesh and bone.
Jeff combines great
sensitivity skills with years
of technical craftsman
experience �When I work in
different materials I bring to
it experience from the last
medium challenge. Having
experience with a wide variety
of materials allows me to
create with purpose.�
�I like to focus on
monumental and heroic figures
that are not bound by the laws
of physics. A strong pose
represents humanity at its
best. I strive to look deeper
at capturing the expression
between mind and body in an
attempt to transcend the
medium by turning ceramic,
stone or metal into flesh. The
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Artist Exhibitions:
Baltimore ACC convention
center, Feb. 24 - Mar. 1st
Riverspan, Cincinnati,OH, June
18-21...
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Jeffery Hall Biography:
| Biographical information for Jeffery Hall can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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50
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Sculpture Ceramic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Art Deco - (1920 - 1935)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Bernini
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Jeffery Hall learned precision craftsman skills in the industrial shops of Detroit. He later moved to Baltimore where he received his BFA from the Maryland Institute of Art. Hall worked his way threw college as an airbrush artist; painting wild visions on the curved metal of show cars and motorcycles. As A craft major he mastered the techniques for wood, clay, acrylics and metal to depict his subjects. After graduating he assisted sculptor Frederick Hart, where he honed his figurative skills. Hall has received numerous museum sculpture awards. His ceramic sculpture has been shown internationally and his architectural sculpture adorns government buildings, churches and estates in and around the Washington D.C. area, as well as the east coast, including commissions for the US capitol building, The Marin Corp administration building, and the Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC |
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