thomas-sayre-nc-b-1950-untitled-earthcasting-sculpture
Lot 6133
Thomas Sayre (NC, b. 1950), Untitled Earthcasting Sculpture
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 20th century, marquise form in black matte painted finish, unsigned.

6 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 3 1/4 in.

Collection of the late Claude E. McKinney, former Dean at NC State University School of Design

Thomas Sayre is an American sculptor and painter. He designs and builds public art projects and private commissions all over the world. Sayre’s current work includes large paintings made with tar smoke, gunshots, welding material, earth, and fire. He is known for his earthcastings, monumental sculptures made in and of the earth. Sayre is a founding principal of the multi-disciplinary design firm Clearscapes, alongside architect Steve Schuster. The team designs numerous civic, educational, and museum buildings. Sayre is the recipient of an NEA grant and an honorary doctorate from North Carolina State University.

Good condition; some minor marks to surface.