Jeffrey Breslow Sculptures
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Sculptor Jeffrey Breslow gives new life
to fallen trees, stones
Chicago sculptor Jeffrey Breslow explored various media, from pottery to
bronze, before discovering a unique mode of working.
Combining fallen trees with stone, he now creates compelling abstract
sculptures that stand as both celebrations of the natural world and testaments to his highly-personal commitment to the manner in which three-dimensional work energizes space and engages the eyes and hands of viewers.
Comprising sugar maple or birch with sandstone or granite, Breslow’s large-
scale pieces are decidedly volume-filling objects, but they are often characterized by a surprising delicacy. Taking his cue from the natural shapes of his materials, Breslow intervenes modestly. He removes bark from trees, sanding and buffing to enhance color and texture while creating an eye-catching interplay of forms. He on occasion, he invests a piece with added mystery by installing a tiny hidden motor that causes the sculpture to subtly move periodically or to cloak the base in a quiet waterfall.
This deeply personal means of expression has found success with both art
collectors and the general public. Breslow’s sculptures were chosen as the
centerpiece of the entry garden at the 2010 Chicago Flower and Garden Show
which was attended by more than 50,000 people.