Rick Weber

About the Artist

I have been making art for more than fifty years, exploring a wide range of mediums and techniques. Sculpture in clay has proven to be the most rewarding and enduring focus of my work. In 2001, I began a series of hollow, carved clay spheres, which has since developed into a substantial and cohesive body of work. Some pieces investigate geometric design, while others draw inspiration from forms and patterns found in nature. In 2018, I expanded my practice to include a series of clay masks. These works are deeply connected to my lifelong relationship with the forest, rooted in a rural childhood in central and upstate New York. Time spent fishing, hunting, and walking miles through the woods instilled a lasting sensitivity to natural environments and their quiet presence. During my college years, I shifted my studies from biology to art, focusing on painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Since then, creative exploration has remained a constant in my life.