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The Artwork of David Skora

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Shaping raw materials into Art

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The Artwork of David Skora

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Large Sculptures • Small Sculptures • Works On Paper • Altered Books • Paintings

large sculptures

Free Flight
125"H x 48"W x 18"D
Welded Polychromed steel
2019
Kind Of Blue
96"H x 72"W x 102"D
Welded Fabricated Polychromed steel
2022

large sculptures

Geometry of Space
101"H x 48"W x 18"D
Welded Polychromed steel
2024

Selected Videos

Red Seed

"Red Seed" is a profound exploration of potential and growth, captured in the interplay of form and color. The sculpture, primarily rendered in stark white and black, serves as a canvas for the vibrant red sphere suspended at its center. This sphere, the "seed," symbolizes the core of life and creativity, bursting with energy and possibility.

The contrasting monochromatic elements frame the red sphere, drawing the viewer's eye inward and evoking a sense of curiosity and contemplation. The deliberate use of color underscores the theme of emergence and transformation, highlighting the tension between containment and release. "Red Seed" invites viewers to reflect on the latent power within us all, the inherent drive to grow and evolve, and the beauty that arises from embracing our potential.

In this work, I aim to celebrate the dynamic interplay between stillness and movement, simplicity and complexity, and the ever-present possibility of new beginnings.

Nexus, Double Orb

"Nexus, Double Orb" is a celebration of connection and harmony through geometry and color. This vibrant steel sculpture features three red semicircles facing each other, creating a dynamic circular form that symbolizes unity and dialogue. Within this circle, a symmetrical arrangement of yellow shapes intersects in a wheel-like pattern, culminating in a striking blue core at the center.

The interplay of these bold colors and geometric forms evokes a sense of movement and energy, drawing viewers into its rhythmic dance. The sturdy blue base elevates the sculpture, lending it both height and stability, while emphasizing its modern and abstract design. "Nexus, Double Orb" explores the balance between structure and fluidity, inviting contemplation on the interconnectedness of form and space.

Through this piece, I aim to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity, encouraging viewers to find harmony in the juxtaposition of bold colors and dynamic shapes.

Falling Curves

"Falling Curves" is an exploration of the interplay between rigidity and fluidity, form and color. This modern outdoor sculpture features a tall, vertical black metal column as its backbone, a symbol of stability and strength. Attached at intervals along this column are colorful, curved metal segments in vibrant hues of red, blue, yellow, and green. These segments introduce a playful and dynamic contrast to the geometric and clean lines of the black column.

The juxtaposition of the rigid vertical form with the fluid, falling curves creates a visual tension that evokes a sense of movement and liveliness. The bright colors of the curved segments catch the eye, drawing viewers into a dialogue with the sculpture and encouraging them to experience it from different angles.

"Falling Curves" invites contemplation on the balance between order and spontaneity, structure and playfulness. Through this piece, I aim to inspire joy and curiosity, highlighting the beauty that emerges from the harmony of contrasting elements in our environment.

Small sculptures

works on paper

Altered books

The nations at war

paintings

David Skora, Artist

RoundAbout
91"H x 56"W x 14"D
Welded Polychromed steel
2023

Background

This is a published article about my work

Background

    

  • I grew up in South Western Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan, where I was influenced by the woods, the fields, and the beauty of the lake. Growing up in that environment, shaped the way I perceived the world and allowed me to develop my interest in art and creativity. In the late 1970’s I attended undergraduate school at West

    

  • I grew up in South Western Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan, where I was influenced by the woods, the fields, and the beauty of the lake. Growing up in that environment, shaped the way I perceived the world and allowed me to develop my interest in art and creativity. In the late 1970’s I attended undergraduate school at Western Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and Painting. Upon graduation, I moved to Chicago where I worked as a Graphic Designer. While in Chicago I was exposed to a plethora of creative energy which influenced my early creative endeavors. A creative opportunity presented itself which required me to move to South Bend, Indiana where I worked as a graphic designer. In South Bend I began my professional career as a Painter and Sculptor. In the mid-1980s I accepted a position as a Graphic Designer on the East Coast and moved to Connecticut. By the late 1980's I was accepted into graduate school at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. I received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1989. After graduate School, I returned to Connecticut. In 1991 I began teaching at the University of New Haven. In early 2000 I learned how to weld. And I began to make large fabricated steel sculptures. I have been showing my sculptures publicly since 2003. Currently, I continue to teach as a full-time Professor of Graphic Design at Western Connecticut State University and I paint, sculpt, and design. I live with my family in Litchfield County in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut. 
  • My artwork has been shown extensively and can be found in many public and private collections throughout the United States. 

Résumé

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Background

    

EDUCATION

• Masters of Fine Arts, 

1989 School of Visual Arts
New York City, New York 

• Bachelor’s of Science (Graphic Design), 1981 Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan 


TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

• Professor of Art and Graphic Design, 

2012-Present 

• Associate Professor of Graphic Design, 2005-2011 

• Assistant Professor of Graphic D

    

EDUCATION

• Masters of Fine Arts, 

1989 School of Visual Arts
New York City, New York 

• Bachelor’s of Science (Graphic Design), 1981 Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan 


TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

• Professor of Art and Graphic Design, 

2012-Present 

• Associate Professor of Graphic Design, 2005-2011 

• Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, 2003-2005 

• Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design, 1994-2003 

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, Connecticut 

• Professional-In-Residence Fine Art, 2001-2003 University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut 

• Adjunct Professor Graphic Design & Fine Art, 1990-2001 

University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut 

• Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design, 1990-1991 

Paier College of Art
Hamden, Connecticut 


AWARDS 

• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 

Permanent placement of my sculpture
For a newly created sculpture garden on the Naval base at Kittery, Maine. 2021 

• The Gibbons Prize for

 New England Sculptors 

New England Sculptors Association Outstanding Abstract Sculpture 2015 

• Best of Show-Other Materials, 2014 Sculpture Walk 2014 Awarded by the Sculpture Walk committee 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 

• Sculpture Commission, Caste Bronze 

Permanent Installation, 

Fernwood Arboretum and Sculpture Garden, Niles, Michigan, 2014 

• Purchase Foundation Award 

Permanent Sculpture installation at the Performing Arts Center
New Buffalo, Michigan, 2009 

• Purchase Award 

Border to Border # 6, National Drawing Exhibition Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee 

• Juror’s Choice: New Work 95 

New Work Exhibition ARTSPACE
New Haven, Connecticut 

  • Purchase Award 

The 25th Biennial Exhibition of Works on Paper University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 

• Arts Exclusive Sculpture Award 

Ninth Annual Wintonbury Art Juried Exhibition University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut 

• Michigan Foundation for the Arts Award 

A Road Show
Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit Detroit, Michigan 

• Michiana Tri-state Painting Award 

South Bend Art Center South Bend, Indiana 

• Best of Show - Painting Award 

1984 Kalamazoo Area Show The Kalamazoo Art Institute Kalamazoo, Michigan 

 

 FINE ART EXHIBITIONS (Abridged) 

• Evanston, Illinois 

 Sculpture on display at the Park

Evanston, Illinois. 2024-2026 

• Down East Sculpture Exhibition

Two sculptures were selected, from 

Pitt County, North Carolina. 2022-2026 

• Art in Public Places, 

McGhee Tyson Airport 

One sculpture placed at McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville, Tennessee. 2023-2025 

• Sculpture Loan Program 

 Sculpture placed in a park in Crestwood Crestwood, Missouri. 2023-2025 

• Art in the Park 2023 

Two sculptures placed in Elm Park Worcester, Massachusetts. 2023 

• Sculpture Now, The Mount 

Edith Wharton Estate
Sculpture selected, “Kind of Blue” Lenox, Massachusetts. 2023 & 2024

• University of Saint Joseph Sculpture Installation 

sculptures selected to show indefinitely West Hartford, Connecticut. 2022-2028 

• The Peabody Institute 

Grounds Sculpture Show 

Sculpture, Danvers, Massachusetts June - September 2013-2015 

• City of Danbury, Connecticut 

My sculpture “Bent”  on display until 2022
Danbury, Connecticut. 2021-2022 

• Beyond the Walls: Sculptures from the New England Sculptors Association,
My sculpture “Watchman” is included in this show at the Fuller Craft Museum
Brockton, Massachusetts. 2021 

• University of South Dakota
1 Sculptures on exhibit,  Vermillion, South Dakota 2020-2024 

• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 

Permanent placement of my sculpture Cascade For a newly created sculpture garden on the base Kittery, Maine. 2021 

• Franconia ArtWalk 

Invitation to show sculptures 

in three locations
Franconia, New Hampshire 2018-2021 

• Bennington Museum Sculpture Garden 

Invitation to show sculpture at the Sculpture Garden at Bennington Museum 

Bennington, Vermont 2020-2025 

• Small Works / Five Points Gallery 

Juried show at the Five Points Gallery, Torrington, Connecticut 2020 

• NBOSS 2020-2025

Invitation to show sculptures at the outdoor sculpture show
North Bennington, Vermont -2020-2025 

• Drawing Today 2020 

36 International Artists July 25 - August 8, 2020 

• Mason City sculptures on Parade City wide sculpture show,  

Mason City, Iowa 2018-2025 

  • Fayetteville-Cumberland County Arts Council Public Art Exhibition
Sculpture placed in front of City Hall Fa

• Governor’s Residence Sculpture Garden 

Invitation to show sculpture at Connecticut Governor’s Residence Sculpture Garden
Hartford Connecticut, 2014-2019 

• Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition,
Unison Art Center 

New Paltz, New York 

2009-2015

•University of Sioux Falls
2 Sculptures on exhibit,  
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2017-2020 

 • Annual Meredith Sculpture Walk 

Invitation to show sculptures 

Meredith, New Hampshire, 2018-2022

• SculptureWalk Sioux Falls 2015-2022 

Sculptures displayed in downtown area Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2013-2021 

•Sculpture Tour Eau Claire 2017-2019 

Invitation to place a sculpture in the 

Eau Claire sculpture walk 

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 2017 

• Boston Design Center 

Invitation to place a sculpture in the front of the Boston Design Center Boston, Massachusetts 2016 

• NESA Exhibition at The Crane Estate 

Invitation to show my sculpture                           at the Carne Estate Residence 

Sculpture Garden 

Ipswich, Massachusetts 2019 

• City Art Walking Sculpture Tour 2014 

Sculpture Park Invitation Mankato, Minnesota May 2014 - May 2015 

• David Skora: Dreams, Myths, and Subconscious Doodles, 2005
Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture
The Marie Louise Trichet Gallery 

Litchfield, Connecticut 

• Drawing Today, 2005 New Arts Gallery Litchfield, Connecticut 

• Three Artists/An Exhibition, 2004 Paintings of David Skora Washington Arts Association Washington, Connecticut 

 • Sculpted Spaces, Historic Places 

Two Historic New England's properties — the Governor John Langdon House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum and Visitor Center in South Berwick, Maine 

One sculpture at each sculpture garden June 5, 2015 - September 8, 2015 

• Downtown Expressions Art in Public Places Stamford Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Invitation to show 4 sculptures in down town Stamford, Connecticut 2016 

• Bushnell Plaza Sculpture Garden 

Invitation to show 2 sculptures at the newly created Sculpture Garden at Bushnell Plaza, Harford Hartford Connecticut, 2014-2019  

• Beneath the Surface: 

Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture,
Simon’s Rock of Bard College Great Barrington, Massachusetts 1991

• Small Wonders Exhibition, 2010 Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) Annapolis, Maryland  

• David Skora/New Paintings, 

2009 One Person Show
New Arts Gallery
Litchfield, Connecticut 

• Somerby’s Landing Sculpture Park, 

June 2007- June 2008 

Newburyport, Massachusetts 


This is a published article about my work

This is a published article about my work

This is a published article about my work

https://ruralintelligence.com/arts/first-a-forager-then-a-welder-sculptor-david-skora-transforms-discarded-steel?mc_cid=ef6554c3a2

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