Roger E. Kull … A Sculptor of Extraordinary Art
Roger Kull’s art is about four corners history and tradition. His recent entry into the Western Artists of America ensures that his “Pictorial Leather Sculptures” will continue to be seen as fine art.
(Cave Creek, AZ) – Arizona artist, Roger Kull, broke the “leather craft” barrier and took his fine art into a gallery and museum quality level. Described as Southwestern Pictorial Leather Sculpture, Kull’s signature style is three-dimensional realism. His recent acceptance into the invitation-only Western Artists of America (WAA) now has him competing at their annual exhibit and show with other sculptors whose work is more traditionally in wood, clay, bronze and stone.
“I am truly honored to be among these wonderfully talented artists. I also know this means I will have to bring my work to an even higher level,” Kull said recently. “Even though I have pieces collected in major museums across the country, many folks see leather and think craft. But, I am ready for the challenge.”
Kull approached his art in a very non-traditional way taking the technique of general leatherwork, and chose only a saddle maker’s knife and clay modeler’s spoon as the sole implements that create his incredible artwork. There is no hammering, no stamping, only a sculpting process that forms the back bone of his technique.
“I am a firm believer, that art skills are paramount,” Kull explains. “As free hand artist I believe that art skills come first and leather skills provide the medium to show case my creations. Each leather sculpture guarantees originality and is a one of a kind.”
To watch Kull create his artwork is almost magic, as smooth, fluid, effortless lines are cut, blended, and formed into soft curves. No one has ever duplicated his style and most are shocked, then impressed to find that his artwork is created from cowhide.
Utilizing the natural hews of leather and specialized dyes along with the colorful blues of turquoise, there is a continuous flow between tradition and innovation creating constant interest in this uniquely sculpted leather.
Always artistic, Roger experimented with various art mediums but was always drawn to leather as a medium for his fine art work.
“I first began working with leather when I was ten years old,” Kull reminisced. “But, unlike other kids with crafts like wallets and belts, I drew pictures on the leather. The fact that it is not always accepted as fine art represented a challenge, and I always love a challenge.”
Now Kull’s artwork is recognized, appreciated and represented by several prominent galleries and sold internationally. His fine art hangs in the permanent collection of the prestigious Booth Museum of Western Art in Cartersville, Georgia and the Johnson-Humrick Museum in Roscoe Village, Ohio.
About Western Artists of America
Western Artists of America is an organization formed in 2000 for the purpose of promoting the talents of professional fine artists specializing in the genre of cowboy, Native American, pioneer, cattle and horse subjects with backgrounds appropriate to the subject matter. Founders started the Western Artists of America to open western art up to more artists, and to expand the current understanding of what comprised western art. Formed to showcase the talents of the many qualified fine western artists of today irrespective of gender, the more seasoned members seek out up and coming talent who exhibit a high interest in the western genre for mentoring. Members of the WAA include forty of the world’s best artists and sculptors. Their works feature our Western heroes with the integrity, strength of spirit, and moral character that is an integral part of our Western heritage. Art lovers and art collectors will view the American West, in all its splendor: cowboys and cowgirls, Native American children, elders and warriors, rodeo, western landscapes, mountain men, buffalo, stagecoaches and more.
These artists’ works are showcased in an annual event sponsored by a national art museum. The Pearce Museum on the Navarro College campus in Corsicana, Texas will host the 2012 show and sale for the WAA on March 23 and 24, 2012. Website: www.WesternArtistsOfAmerica.com
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