DAVE LAWTON
Sculpture (The Art House) (530) 894-1843 - lawton@sunset.net – Studio visit by appt. chicoarthouse.com

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As a sculptor, Dave likes the immediacy of direct-metal fabrication and combining metal with a variety of other materials to create exciting and distinctive pieces. He describes himself as “born to build,” and explores the inherent relationships in seemingly disparate mediums to create works with vitality.

A well-equipped studio gives him a space outfitted to create all manner of work. He uses a metal lathe to make parts one can’t purchase because they are so unusual or rare. Band saws are used to make a variety of custom cuts to get just the right size for each piece. His plasma cutter is useful for hand cutting such materials as aluminum, brass, or bronze, which are, otherwise, difficult to cut. In addition to an oxy-acetylene torch, he has MIG, TIG, and SMAW welders so he can fabricate pieces using almost any metal. Finally, the forge allows him to heat, and then bend and alter, metals to produce an almost unlimited variety of shapes.

Over a more than 30-year career, Dave has created sculptures, both monumental and small, for indoor and outdoor use, and in mediums as diverse as metal, wood, concrete, plaster, glass, clay, and natural stone. Found objects are also a constant source of interest for Dave and they often become a part of many of his sculptures. He takes pride in the quality of his craftsmanship and the durability and originality of each piece he creates whether for site-specific commissions or custom orders.