“Beauty & the Beast”

“Crocodiles and alligators are often seen as terrifying monsters, so here again I wanted to show a more playful side of him experiencing something beautiful and delicate. He tries his best to reach upwards towards the butterfly, a creature which is so opposite of himself. He reminds me of a person with a rough outer persona but actually has a tender heart.”

John Maisano is fascinated by the artistic designs found in Celtic, African, Inuit and Tribal art which he incorporates into his sculptures. Each sculpture is inscribed with intricate designs derived from natural forms and structures. His sculptures range in size from treasures that can be held in the palm of one’s hand to larger-than-life monuments. His work focuses on graceful interpretations of animals shaped in a way that captures the life force of each animal and transforms it into something more.