Biography
Ben Weiss is a contemporary figurative sculptor whose practice bridges the analytical precision of technology with the raw vulnerability of the human form. Transitioning from a long career in the technology industry, he has dedicated himself to a physical and emotional exploration of the body. His work is rooted in classical anatomical study, yet engages with contemporary questions of identity, sexuality, and the psychological traces of modern life on the human figure.
Working in clay, stone, and bronze, Weiss explores the transformation from temporary material into permanent sculpture. His practice is a dialogue between technical precision and emotional expression, resulting in works that are both physically tangible and emotionally resonant. The studio is a space of discipline and craftsmanship, where every gesture is a record of contemporary experience.
The Materials
Clay
Exploration of gesture and transformation. The raw, tactile nature of clay allows for the physical manifestation of vulnerability and the body's organic form.
Stone
Permanence and resistance. Marble represents the enduring nature of the human form, captured through the slow, subtractive process of carving.
Bronze
Preservation and transformation. The final stage of the sculptural journey, where the temporary form is cast into a permanent, enduring vessel.