Tex Isham

Artist's Statement

My creative focus is giving a block of wood a notable identity… This quest motivates me to create a visually compelling abstract sculpture. Bestowing upon the wood an elegant yet elusive character thereby, providing it a memorable attribute.

My inspiration comes from human creations vs. those of nature…I seek images that stimulate me to explore the fusion of a two-dimensional image into a three-dimensional sculpture. Thus begins the process of integrating a block of wood with its own spirit.

Mahogany October 09
Mahogany October 08	Mahogany "Future" October 09
Mahogany May 08	Tupelo Swamp Wood July 08
October 07 Mahogany dyed black and orange and had a wax finish	November 07 Mahogany
	Title: The Wedge Dimensions: 10'/z" high x 9"wide x 3" deep Materials: Bleached Maple & Chac Te‑koke Narrative: "The Wedge" processes a mathematical purity, utilizing linear and geometric shapes that are receptive to shadows.

Title: Inter Circle Dimensions: 15" high x 15" wide x 2" deep Material: Bloodwood Narrative: I strived to give this piece it's potency by creating a visual balance with tension.

Title: Tranquility Dimensions: 17" high x 15"wide x 2" deep Material: Padauk Narrative: My "Tranquility" piece is and abstract form with no direct reference to external or perceived reality.

Title: Within Dimensions: 15" high x 13" wide x 4" deep Materials: Bleached Mahogany Narrative: I focused on multi‑axis to purposefully create a geometric shape that relies essentially on light and shadows.

Photos by David Peters