Artist: Beau Lyday | Location: Valdese, NC
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Artist: Beau Lyday | Location: Valdese, NC
Valdese, NC
Beau Lyday was born in Athens, Georgia in 1955. He has been sculpting in metal and wood since 2009.
His major influences are Gothic and mid-eastern architecture, Celtic symbols, and sacred geometry.
After forty years in the furniture business, he left to pursue his art. He went on to study through practical experience, learning through trial and error, and self-learning reading, studying ancient places and objects as his teachers.
It was here that Beau furthered expanded on his knowledge in working with carved wood cores plated in aged tin roofing, where he was recently awarded best in show at the North Charleston Sculpture Exhibition.
His recent large works create a sense of place. Being sculptural and structural a person can stand inside a piece or sit down and become involved with it, embracing the peace within the shelter of the sculpture.
Beau currently lives and works in Valdese, NC.
Artist Website
Farmsteadstudio.com