“Gruff”

“Gruff” was inspired by the classical children’s story, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” In the tale, three male goats need to outwit a voracious troll to get over the bridge that leads to their feeding ground. This playful, yet elegant stack of Billy goats rest on a beautiful Texas mesquite bridge base.

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.