Artist Spotlight
Se le c t e d f r o m r ec ip ie n t s o f t he A rt is t F e llo w s h ip
Randall Nelson
Willington, CT
http://rnelsonartist.com
Teddy’s Secret Safari
14’ x 14’ x 7’
mixed media installation
Adriaen Block
3’ high
polyester resin, gold leaf
About the Artist:
Randall received his BFA in Sculpture
from Pratt Institute in 1974 and an MFA in
Visual Art from Vermont College for the
Arts in 2006. He has taught art and
woodworking at several different area
schools and was awarded Artist
Fellowship grants from the Connecticut
Office of the Arts in 1979 and 2008.
One of eight statues
completed for the flag
poles around the Old
State House in Hartford.
About the Art:
As a sculptor, Randall’s original interest
was in woodworking and carving, making
large animal sculptures and humorous
carved cabinets. Over time, his work has
gone from individual object creation to a
more idea-focused practice, using mixedmedia installations to create art that
explores topics such as morality, personal
responsibility, ethics, and memory.
Where to Purchase:
Contact the artist to purchase his work.
Ricky and the Woodpecker
3’ x 2’ x 4’
mixed media (school desk, Ivory-billed Woodpecker carving, and narrative story)