Feuerman’s Studio, Porto, Florence, Italy
This was my first monumental sculpture. I made it for the Florence Biennale in Italy. I was installed outside the Forte de Basso. Many visitors took photos with the sculpture. I won first prize in the Florence Biennale and the Medici Prize.
1/3, 2020, 37 x 81 x 31 in (94 x 205 x 79 cm), Lacquer on Epoxy with Crystals, Seaport, New York, NY 2024
Survival of Serena , originally, Innertube, was first conceived when I saw immigrants floating on tubes risking their lives to float to freedom from Cuba to the USA. These shocking images stayed in my mind and led me to make my most iconic sculpture, a contemplative woman resting peacefully on an inflatable tube
When I showed the piece during the Venice Biennale, I changed the name to Serena, the historical name of Venice. It is feminine and means serene, peaceful, or calm. At first glance you see a moment frozen in time. Upon closer examination, she exceeds the bounds of mere mimicry to become a larger than life symbol that invites us to consider our physicality and our own stories.
2022, 112 x 86 x 86 in (284 × 218 × 218 cm), Lacquer on Bronze with Polished Stainless Steel Sphere, Seaport, New York, NY 2024
My sculpture depicts a woman with her hands balanced and cupped upward on each knee, symbolizing the scales of justice. She is sitting on a polished sphere which represents the world. When viewers look at my sculpture, they see themselves in the sphere. They each can decide who they are and how they want the world to be.
One of the most recognized legal symbols is that of Justice. The idea of a woman portraying Justice dates to the ancient Greek and Roman images of Themis and Justitia. Themis, the Greek goddess of justice and law, was known for her clear-sightedness. In Roman mythology, Justitia (Justice) was one of the four Virtues.
1/3, 2014, 432 x 44 x 42 in (1097 x 112 x 107 cm), Lacquer on Bronze
Owned by the City of Sunnyvale California, the Double Diver is may largest bronze to date. It stands for Balance, trust and Perseverance.
1/8, 2019, 51 x 26 x 28 in (129 x 66 x 71 cm), Patinated Bronze with Gold Leaf, Avenue George V, Paris, France, 2019
The work shows a male figure of heroic size absorbed in thought. He represents the creative mind at work. Although the figure is seated, he is not at rest. As with all art and literature, the meaning of this sculpture is open to interpretation. The Thinker, however, can be interpreted as a highly introspective moment in the life of a person. Here is someone who is more than just conscious. He is struggling with a problem, cognitively trying to get from A to B. He makes us question the experience of thinking; what it seems like from the inside? The contemplative look of The Thinker gives this sculpture a feeling of calm and yet this piece is by no means a frivolous or relaxed piece. The figure depicted is so full of masculine force and energy. He has the muscles to move mountains, so to speak, but he is caught up in passivity because, by all indications, he is lost in thought.
1/3, 2018, 130 x 46 x 28 in (304 x 116 x 71 cm), Patinated Bronze with 43k Gold Leaf Shoes, Avenue George V, Paris, FR 2019
Fire and Harmony captures the essence of dance as a powerful and expressive art form, emphasizing the interplay between passion and balance. The juxtaposition of "fire" and "harmony" highlights the contrast between the intensity of movement and the calmness of balance. This duality reflects the complexity of the dancer's experience, where fierce passion meets serene control.
1/3, 2024, 168 × 90 × 60 in (427 × 229 × 152 cm), Patinated Bronze, Venice, IT 2024
The phrase "my body, my rules" is a slogan that emphasizes the idea of bodily freedom and personal right to make decisions about one’s own body and to have control over what happens to it. My sculpture, My Body My Rules, depicts a woman stating that it’s her body, and the government should not be able to decide or limit her reproductive choices. Her stance suggests a willingness to challenge societal norms, expectations, and restrictions. It shows her sense of strength, determination, and resistance against external pressures or judgments.
Outside of reproductive rights, the phrase can also be applied to other areas where bodily autonomy is relevant, such as personal appearance, medical decision-making, and consent in intimate relationships. It serves as a reminder that individuals have the right to control what happens to their bodies and that their choices should be respected.
2020, 150 x 54 x 38 in (381 x 137 x 97 cm), Patinated Bronze, Porto Montenegro, 2017
1/8, 2020, 63 x 56 x 46 in ( 160 x 142 x 116 cm), Lacquer on Epoxy with Gold Leaf, Foundation Made in Cloister, Naples, IT 2023
During those early trips to my art studio at the beginning of Covid 19, as the rest of the world continued to shelter in place, I worked on a new sculpture called Eyes Open. The sculpture, which has her beautiful eyes closed shut instead of being open, as the title points toward, represents exactly what I felt during those tumultuous times. My eyes were open once again, but now I saw things that I'd never seen before.
1/6, 2021, 64 x 46 x 34 in (162 x 116 x 86 cm ), Lacquer on Resin with 24k Gold Leaf, The Seaport, New York, NY, 2024
Bibi on the Ball was inspired by my love of the beach and my children’s enjoyment of the simple things in life. Remember, always live in the moment. Happiness is a state of mind.
Bibi on the Ball is a work of art that combines the themes of athleticism and playfulness. The sculpture captures a moment of dynamic tension and physicality. She is shown in a poised and focused position, her body perfectly balanced on the ball, suggesting that she is in harmony with her surroundings.
1/3, 2023, 67 x 60 x 43 in (168 x 152 x 109 cm), Lacquer on Bronze, Crystals, and Stainless-Steel, Park Avenue, New York, NY 2023
I named the sculpture 'Quan'. It depicts a woman in a yoga position balancing on a medicine ball. 'Quan' is the Chinese name for the 'goddess of compassion'. The name is short for Gaunshiyin which means 'observing the sounds (or cries) of the world'. 'Quan' is also derived from the Chinese words for 'coin' and 'power'. The goddess is traditionally depicted looking or glancing down, symbolizing her watching over the world. In my interpretation, I have balanced the figure perfectly on a sphere which represents the world. Her poise and balance represents mental steadiness and emotional stability, calm behavior and judgment."
1/3, 2024, 168 × 90 × 60 in (427 × 229 × 152 cm), Patinated Bronze, Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2026
My sculpture, Tranquility, is a monumental bronze of a woman of color, sitting on a stool. She looks calm, peaceful, and serene. When someone experiences tranquility, they feel a sense of inner peace and harmony, free from stress, anxiety, or external pressures. My sculpture reflects a calm state of mind that many people strive to achieve.
1/3, 2024, 168 x 90 x 60 in (427 × 229 × 152 cm), Urethane on Epoxy, Permanent Collection of the Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
Temptation explores the pull of desire and the tension between indulgence and restraint. It reflects the universal struggle to balance immediate gratification with deeper values, a theme that resonates today amid the constant allure of social media, consumerism, and modern distractions. The sculpture invites viewers to confront the seductive power of temptation and consider its impact on human behavior and choices.
Temptation explores the delicate tension between desire and restraint, a theme as fluid and elusive as water itself. Just as waves lure the body toward immersion, the sculpture captures that suspended moment when choice hovers between surrender and control. The figure, poised in stillness yet alive with inner currents, reflects how water mirrors the human condition—inviting both vulnerability and strength. In Temptation, the body becomes the river’s valley, shaped by longing but grounded in resilience.
2017, 144 × 48 × 48 in (366 x 122 x 122 cm), Patinated Bronze with Gold Leaf, Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2026
What does ‘strength’ really mean? To me it is not just the physical, but the emotional, the ability to overcome, to endure, to be able to admit when we are wrong, to be a person that stands up for others. True strength encompasses far mor than just physical prowess. The emotional fortitude to overcome challenges, resilience to endure, the humility to admit mistakes, and the courage to stand up to others are all integral aspects of strength. My sculpture pictured above means all those things.
What does ‘strength’ really mean? To me it is not just the physical, but the emotional, the ability to overcome, to endure, to be able to admit when we are wrong, to be a person that stands up for others. True strength encompasses far more than just physical prowess. The emotional fortitude to overcome challenges, resilience to endure, the humility to admit mistakes, and the courage to stand up to others are all integral aspects of strength. My sculpture pictured above means all those things.
2/6, 2022, 65 x 60 x 43 in (168 x 152 x 109 cm), Patinated Bronze with Gold Leaf Accents, Heydar Aliyev Center, Permanent Collection
I made this sculpture to represent a woman in the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. She is deep in thought, possibly meditating, and her mind is still and untroubled. This is a state we all wish to experience.
3/3, 2023, 60 x 42 x 45 in (152 x 107 x 114 cm), Lacquer on Epoxy, The Seaport, New York, NY, 2024
Brooke, the child’s name, and the word water or brook, have double meanings. Brooke is a gender-neutral name of English and German origin meaning “water” or “small stream.” It is said to be derived from the Old English word bróc, which translates to “brook” or “stream”. A beach ball is an inflatable ball used for games especially at a beach or swimming pool. Putting it all together, a child playing near the water with a ball and a smile on her face, is something we wish for all children.
1/6, 2021, 70 x 21 x 38 in (177 x 53 x 96 cm), Patinated Bronze with 24k Gold Leaf, San Clemente Palace, Venice, IT 2022
In dance, relevé is a term used to describe the movement of rising onto the balls of the feet. It gives the dancer a technique to elevate their bodies and achieve greater height and extension. In the context of my sculpture, the dancer appears to be captured in a dramatic relevé pose, with one leg extended and the body arched back, showcasing the grace of this fundamental ballet movement. The sculpture represents rising, holding one’s head high, and never giving up.
1/3, 2024, 54 x 56 x 52 in (137 × 142 × 132 cm), Bronze, Feuerman Sculpture Park, Medici Museum of Art, Warren, OH 2025
Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, was called God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters. The name Poseidon means either “husband of the earth” or “lord of the earth.” Since I love water and have many sea goddesses, I wanted to make a sea God.
1/3, 2015, 101 x 90 x 91 in (257 x 229 x 231 cm), Lacquer on Bronze, Foundation Made in Cloister, Naples, IT 2023
The Hindu goddess Durga inspired me to create my monumental painted bronze sculpture calledDurgaMa. Timeless, in many cultures, she is revered as the mother of the universe. In my sculpture I portray her sitting in complete tranquility upon the sacred Lotus Flower. I present her with balance, power and determination. She is a figure with immense presence. Durga’s symbolism, coupled with the flower, which opens in the morning after three days of being closed, is the story of life. The flower triumphs above murky waters and blossoms into a symbol of elegance and beauty. Through life’s repetition, the lotus flower tells the story of birth and rebirth. A single lotus has the potential to live for over a thousand years, blossoming into life as the seasons come and go. Withstanding that which Mother Nature throws its way, the Lotus Flower also represents survival, a theme I have sculpt repeatedly.
1/3, 2010, 51 x 22 x 23 in (130 x 56 x 58 cm), Lacquer on Epoxy
Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ 2013
Most artist have explored the theme of bathing. This is my sculpture about this theme. Freedom and the exhilaration of being outside on a beautiful day is the message.
2013, 63 x 36 x 28 in (160 × 90 × 71 cm), Lacquer on Bronze,The Seaport, New York, NY
When I was growing up, I wore a yellow rain slicker. I made this sculpture to remember to be happy and to look upwards. This sculpture shows a woman smiling and looking at the sky in her slicker. Even through the rain, she is still happy to be alive. Yellow is a very iconic color for New York, with the taxi cabs and the vibrant energy. I first made this piece with her wearing a red slicker, but making it yellow felt much more personal as a New Yorker myself.
1/3, 2007, 37 x 81 x 31 in (94 x 205 x 79 cm),, Oil Painted EpoxyGiardini della Biennale, Venice, IT
Survival of Serena is the historical name of Venice. It is feminine and means serene, peaceful, or calm. The meaning came from the Latin name derived from serenus meaning "clear, tranquil, and serene.” This name belonged to an obscure early saint. Also, it was used by Edmund Spenser in his poem 'The Faerie Queene' (1590). The physical sense of being at peace derived from the act of submerging in water suggests the importance of an ordinary and universal activity.
This tranquil swimmer resting in a dripping inner tube offers the public the opportunity to pause, even just for a moment, engaged and inspired by what stands before them. Survival of Serena. At first glance you see a moment frozen in time. Upon closer examination, she exceeds the bounds of mere mimicry to become a larger than life symbol that invites us to consider our physicality and our own stories.
2/3, 2012-2021, 150 x 54 x 96 in (381 x 137 x 96 cm), Patinated Bronze with Gold Leaf, Park Avenue, New York, NY 2023
My Monumental Diver is part of a series of swimmers and bathers that I began working on in the late seventies. It is a piece I have visualized in my mind and have wanted to create for a long time. I wanted to capture a beautiful male diver and his sensuous C-shape arch without simply mimicking what the human body can do. This sculpture is not merely a reflection or direct representation of reality; it is much deeper than that. I sculpted and exaggerated the curve of his body and enlarged the work to a monumental scale to further convey my concept. The Diver is an icon for the strength and the resilience of the human spirit, for achieving the impossible, and the struggle of survival.
This piece is my largest realistic work to date, and the process of creating it has also directly related to its message. The sculpture you see before you is the result of two years of hard work and was quite an undertaking for me to make. The challenge of its creation further reinforces my vision and its meaning.
2022-23, 144 x 48 x 48 in (365 x 121 x 121 cm), Bronze, Matte & Highly Polished Finished Accents, Foundation Made in Cloister, Naples, IT 2023
One of the ways to be successful is to have perseverance when doing something, despite the difficulty, or time it takes. I have practiced this in my career and in my life. It is the impetus behind my creating Perseverance.