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Born in Switzerland, in 1941, to a prominent family of art and of the most famous sculptors, such as Pomodoro, Chilida,
antique collectors, seeded the climate for my appreciation Ramseyer, Etrog, Henry Moore and others.
of beautiful things. As a child, I accompanied my parents

throughout Europe, on buying trips, in search of objects Today, years later, my bronzes can be seen in innumerable
d’art. The arts, music and literature were part of everyday collections throughout Europe, Japan and the United States.
life in our home and certainly, this culturally rich environment I was commissioned to create the bronze sculpture for the

contributed to my developing artistic sense. American-Swiss Friendship Award.

After acquiring my engineering degree, I came to New York, Several years ago, dissatisfied with my sculpture’s bases, I
anxious to learn English and build a life on my own. There bought a granite and marble company, so as to have complete
I began my life as a sculptor and soon moved to Chicago. control of my creation.

“In the early days, my primary sources of knowledge were lost wax is a slow multi-step process that has endured
sculptors interested enough to answer questions. I soon only because of the results…knowing that my sculptures
knew the basics and began to sculpt.” I was drawn to and will outlive me provides a comforting whiff of immortality.
learned the technique of bronze and lost wax casting. Bronze I believe everyone wants to leave something behind.” A

primarily interested me, “because it is the most demanding spirit of exacting professionalism and unswerving integrity
material which is responsive and sweet to the touch.” I visited
have guided my life of total artistic dedication and personal
TOP CONTEMPOR ARY ARTISTS museums all over the world and visited the studios of some expression.

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