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George Beasley

www.georgebeasleysculpture.info

 

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First name
George
Last name
Beasley
Organization
Georgia State University
Bio
George Beasley was born in Ironton, Ohio in 1943. He achieved a B.F.A degree at the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1968 and a M.F.A. at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1970 at which time he joined the faculty of Georgia State University. In 2007 he was recognized as a “Regent’s Professor of Fine Art by the University System of Georgia and has recently retired as “Regent’s Professor Emeritus.” He exhibits internationally and his work is found in numerous private, corporate, and institutional collections.
Inspiration for imagery in his sculpture and drawings has been developed through research into Celtic influences on European foundry history and practice. Issues of Sociology as molded by immigration patterns in the iron industry have had a profound affect on this research.
Site-specific installations have been built to substantiate this research. They are at first performances, enabling the viewer to briefly experience the “dance” of iron making. The structures remain, giving visual testimony to the event. A series of cast bronze and iron sculptures have been made that derive their inspiration and composition from these events. They often serve as documents containing notation on the surface through the use of Ogham markings and Gallic verse.
Presently he and his wife Judy, divide their time between residences in Atlanta and in Northeast Scotland.
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  • Sculptor
  • Art Educator

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