Known for his contemporary work in stone and metal, Christopher Curtis has been creating sculpture for more than fifty years.  His affection for stone started as a young boy collecting rocks in the woods of Vermont. Over the decades, his fascination expanded from pebbles to cobbles to large boulders. Curtis claims to have looked at literally millions of stones, collected multiple thousands, and discarded nearly as many, which has honed his discerning focus on shape as well as material.

As an avid rock climber in his youth, Curtis developed a highly tactile understanding of stone as a medium. That passion, coupled with his ongoing interest in geology and astronomy, fueled his close observation of the natural world and stars, both of which inform his art.

Chris Curtis’ work is on display at the West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park in Stowe, VT. Each image was supplied by the artist and opens larger with captions about his work. For more information, visit www.christophercurtis.com