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Joel Urruty

Born: 1968

Hometown: Hickory , NC

Based in: Hickory, NC

Born in 1968 in San Francisco CA, Joël Urruty is a sculptor working in various materials, creating abstract sculptures and wall assemblages. After graduating with a BS in Design from San Francisco State University, he went on to earn an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology with an emphasis in woodworking. Joëlʼs sculptures have been exhibited Internationally. He has worked in the permanent collection of the Asheville Art Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Art and Honolulu Museum of Art.

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Balta

Joel Urruty, United States of America

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Balliion

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Emma

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Chichari

Joel Urruty, United States of America

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Totem

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Sassu

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Cocoon

Joel Urruty, United States of America

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Touch

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Ulbo

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Alba

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Arai

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More About Joel Urruty

Question Icon What inspires you?

Inspiration comes from within and the world around me. Curiosity and keeping my eyes open when looking at even the most simple or mundane things around fuels my creativity.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

My creative process starts with pen and paper. Many sketches flow onto the page without any constraints, then I move to the modeling stage to develop an idea.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

quiet, serene, elegant

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Constantin Brancusi

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My eyes and experience

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Last updated: October 20, 2022

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Last updated: August 25, 2021

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