James A. Ford
Bronze Sculptor

The inspiration for my work grows directly from the pages of a book. Some of my work is of a specific person while other sculptures are a composite of several different people in an attempt to give my work an overall theme of the period.

Once I have determined the subject matter, each sculpture matures through a process that combines the love I have for figure, pose and ethnic diversity. My objective is to give each new piece an overall feeling of tranquility and introspection; with just a touch of tension. While I love seeing the composition of each piece come to life my real passion is capturing the quintessential look of a people, primarily Native American. I have always felt drawn to these people and my goal has been to capture their ethnicity, culture and ultimately; their soul. The highest compliments I have received to date have come directly from Native Americans’ themselves when they tell me, “…your work looks like my people”.

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