South Plaza Sculpture Exhibit
Thursday, May 3rd - Monday, September 3rd

"Chakka Z", 2001
(Steel)

Artist
Micheal Hale

“I find that sculpture is the perfect outlet for my inherent need to build things. There are three primary methods for the creation of sculpture--the additive, the subtractive, and the constructive processes. I am proficient in the first two, but use them mostly as a means of attaining the third, not as end products themselves. All three require the same visualization and design skills, but for me the process of building the object, the “how” of construction is paramount. The process decisions, the multiplicity of materials available, and the actual work involved are what make it art and give it meaning.” – Excerpt from the Artists Statement

:: Hale Artist Statement ::

"Gather Ye Rosebuds", 2002
(Steel)

Michael Hale received his BFA Sculpture (ceramics minor) in 1993 from the Eastern Kentucky University of Richmond, KY. In 1997 he received his MFA Sculpture from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

Hale's recent teaching experience includes Adjunct Faculty at Eastern Kentucky University (2005-2007) and Assistant Professor, Fine Arts at Benedict College in Columbia South Carolina (1998-2005).

Selections from his Exhibition Record include:

2006
“Southern Exposure” An invitational exhibition at Giles Gallery sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University. This exhibit was in conjunction with one other artist’s show.

2004
“Kleinformat” An invitational exhibition international of artworks. Sponsored by the Volkabank in conjunction with the Kunstlerwerkgemeinschaft, Kaiserslautern, Germany
"Member’s Outdoor Exhibition” on the grounds of the NC School of the Arts, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Organized by the Tri State Sculptor’s Guild, Gregg Shelnutt, Juror
“Tri-State Member’s Indoor Show” Sawtooth Center for the Arts, Winston Salem, North Carolina. In conjunction with the TSSEA annual conference.

 

2003
“First Annual Outdoor Sculpture Invitational” Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Organized by Peter Nein and Roger Halligan.
“South Carolina State Fair Juried Fine Art Competition” Columbia South Carolina **Award of Merit
“Figuration, an International Group Exhibition” an international exhibition of figurative art, Jackson Gallery, Aiken, South Carolina
“Sculpture on the Grounds” outdoor works by members of the Tri-State Sculptor’s Guild in conjunction with the Tri-State/SECAC (Southeastern College Art Conference) conference. Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina (ongoing)

 

 

 

 

"Heart of Stone", 2002
(Steel and Rock)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Homefries", 2002
(Steel)

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