An exploration of form, process, and creation.
From wire to cast.
EVENT & LOCATION DETAILS
Exhibition Dates: September 25 – October 31
Opening Reception: September 25 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Held at Sculpture Garden)
Exhibition Location:
Sculpture Garden | 205 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Studio Location | 101 N 3rd St, #108, Brooklyn, NY 11249
About the Exhibition
At its core, Anatomy of Sculpture is an exhibition dedicated to the art and engineering of sculpture. The show opens up the quiet work of the studio to explore how sculptural form is built from the ground up. Centered on themes of life and vitality, it features Zura’s work from early pieces to his most recent creations, showcasing fully realized sculptures alongside active pieces in progress.
From wire to cast, the exhibition takes visitors step-by-step through the physical journey of creation. By displaying raw wire armatures, modeling clay, plaster molds, resin, and final metal casts alongside Zura's everyday tools, the show shares the crucial steps, varied materials, and steady patience required at each stage.
Grounded in classical training and 25 years of daily studio practice in Williamsburg, the exhibition opens a window into the practical craft, technical discipline, and thought behind building three-dimensional form.
While sculpture remains the heartbeat of the show, the exhibition also presents a selection of Zura’s paintings and functional art furniture pieces, offering a complete look at how his sculptural approach to material and space carries over into other creative mediums.
Opening Night: Monograph Presentation & Birthday Gathering
Please join us on Friday, September 25 (5:00–8:00 PM) at the Sculpture Garden to celebrate Zura’s birthday alongside the presentation of his first edition monograph book.
This 160-page hardcover book documents 25 years of Zura’s art, studio process, and creative journey in Williamsburg. Copies personally signed by Zura will be presented and available for purchase during the evening .
Pre-order your signed copy here to reserve a book for pickup at the event or home delivery.
