JOEL SHAPSES

Shapses' sculpture is prominently displayed in private collections and public places throughout North and South America. His remarkable skill for portraying balance and movement is expressed in his abstract forms. The creative forces that give vitality to his realistic pieces is seen throughout his life forms. The more avant-garde statements that are made in the mixed neon and stone media elicit an excitement that occurs when the artist takes a quantum leap toward ingenuity. Whether realistic or abstract, the viewer's tactile senses are aroused with almost a sense of urgency to explore each form in greater depth than just visually. This indeed is and continues to be a main objective of the artist as he creates his work.