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Sculpture by Herbert J. Goldman

Artist's Statement

Herb Goldman has long been known for large-scale architectural and environmental sculptures, including some of the first natural habitats for zoo animals. In addition to environmental and architectural projects, he creates free-standing pieces, reliefs and wall-mounted sculptures. Herb's approach to each project is determined in large part by the environment of the piece. He utilizes a variety of styles in his work ranging from abstract to naturalistic. Herb prides himself in the wide range of materials he uses in creating his sculptures.

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Artist's Biography -- HERBERT J. GOLDMAN

Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1922, Herb Goldman began training at the age of twelve as apprentice-assistant to Samuel A. Cashwan, Detroit sculptor. Mr. Cashwan taught at the University of Michigan and was head of the State of Michigan sculpture division for the WPA of the Federal Arts Project. At that time Goldman was too young to become a member of the group, however, he had the opportunity to learn techniques for executing large works of sculpture in various materials from European trained master carvers and casters. These include: modeling for terra-cotta, plaster, concrete, terrazzo; numerous mold-making methods and finishing techniques; various methods for carving wood and stone, and enlarging methodology. Goldman studied with Mr. Cashwan for seven years while attending The Detroit Institute of Art and a professional school, The Society of Arts and Crafts.

In 1940 Goldman graduated from Cass Technical High School having taken a combined art and college preparatory curriculum in design, painting, drawing, printmaking and art history. From 1940-1942 Goldman worked in New York City for a mold and model making shop where he gained technical experience in plaster turning and casting, wax casting and modeling, bronze chasing, grinding, polishing, and mold finishing along with construction of complex piece molds. During this time he continued his studies at the Beaux Arts Institute of New York. After returning to Detroit and attending Wayne University for one term Goldman joined the armed services.

Goldman served in the Navy during WWII, assigned to the battleship South Dakota. During his enlistment he was decorated with the Air Medal, numerous battle stars and citations. After the war Goldman moved to Albuquerque and entered the University of New Mexico, from which he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in sculpture and drawing in 1949. Goldman was granted a teaching assistantship upon completion of his undergraduate studies. While taking graduate course work he taught classes in sculpture, ceramics, welding, drawing, and design at the university and privately.

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Resumé

COMMISSION SITES: Pieces/Projects are in New Mexico, Michigan, Texas, Calif, Kentucky, Arizona, Colo. and Africa. Ninety-four commissioned works are registered with the Smithsonian Institution's Inventories of American Painters and Sculptors. Library Foreign Car Showroom...Churches Synagogues...Banks Schools (Jr. High, High School, University) Hotels Zoos...Municipal Parks Shopping Centers Office Buildings Residences

MEDIA WORKED: Bronze Wood Stone Metals (cast and fabricated) Mounded Earth Stucco Aluminum Ten-azzo Terra cotta Stained glass...Concrete (cast and air placed).. Stainless Steel Resins with Variable Aggregates (i.e., metallics, stone, fiberglass)

Goldman has long been known for large-scale architectural and environmental sculptures. In addition, he creates free-standing pieces, reliefs and wall-mounted sculptures, not limiting himself one material or medium. He has over 40 years experience creating site-specific projects

He has demonstrated extraordinary versatility in creating a three-dimensional style suited to a specific project, utilizing a variety of materials and processes. Goldman's contemporary style compliments any environment.

Selected Exhibitions:

• May 3 -3 0, 2003: Sculptors Dominion Invitational, "gods of alfresco" A San Antonio Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, San Antonio, Texas; Group Invitational.
• Sept. 2002- Jan.2003: "Established and Emerging" in the outdoor sculpture garden exhibit at Spanish Village, Carefree, Arizona; part of group; invitational.
• Sept. 20-21, 200 1: "Degrees of Fire" at the KGA Compound, Houston, Texas; part of group; invitational.

Publications: Stories/reviews of "The Henge"

• Art in America, Vol. 52, No. 6, December 1964.
• Arts and Architecture, Vol. 8 1, No. 7, July 1964.
• New Mexico Architecture, Vol. 6, Nos. 3 and 4, March-April 1964.
• Dallas Times Herald, July 20,1977.
• Arquitectura Mexico, Issue No. 93, March 1966.
• Craft Horizons, July-August, 1966.
• Sourcebook for Interior Design, September 1969.
• Architecture West, September 1965.

• Time Magazine, September 15, 1967.
• Independent Press Telegram, Long Beach, Calif., February 12, 1967.
• Western Oil Reporter, December 1966.
• UPI story by Maggie Bellows, August 1967, ran across the country.
• Los Angeles Times, circa 1967 or 1968.

There's more, please visit the artist's personal Web site.

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Contact Artist

Herb Goldman
6811 Baker Blvd.
Richland Hills, Texas 76118 (USA)
Tel. 817.589.2211

Gallery Representation:
Gallery Horizon, 205 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Old Pueblo Gallery, 1825 E. River Rd. Ste 101, Tucson, Arizona 85718

Also, please visit Herb's Web site: www.herbgoldman.com

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