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Granville Beals

Granville Beals


Granville Beals creates modern industrial metal sculptures inspired by the avant-garde realms of figurative contemporary art and architecture. Born in Glens Falls, New York, and raised amidst the poetry of dance and the ethereal concept of weightlessness, Beals crafts his sculptures as an intricate exploration of the relationships in human connection. His work is a symphony, choreographed with lines that dance through negative space, creating a dialogue between the tangible and the intangible.

Immersed in the influences of architecture and minimalism, Beals disrupts conventions. The artist uses steel and found metal objects, color and texture, to create a transformative fusion of art and space. Beals is a provocateur of thought, urging us to reconsider the tools, techniques, and ambitions that shape our relationship with buildings while championing the preservation of the landscapes we inhabit. He established innovative ways to push the boundaries of his technique, creating modern abstract geometric designs inspired by contemporary art and architecture as well as organic forms expressing the unique vision for humanity in a modern world.

Beals' artistic legacy extends beyond the private realm, with his works finding a home in public collections across California, New York, and internationally. Notably, his Holocaust Memorial sculpture stands as a poignant testament in Santa Clarita, California – a permanent embodiment of the profound impact his art has on the collective human experience.

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Granville Beals, a sculptor known for his abstract creations, hails from Glens Falls, New York, where he spent his formative years. During his teenage years, he made the move to New York City and was awarded a Ford Foundation Scholarship to pursue his studies and training at the School of American Ballet within the New York City Ballet. Beals draws inspiration from the choreography of lines and the interplay of negative space, much akin to the world of dance, which greatly influences and shapes his artistic endeavors. “Metal embodies fascinating contradictions. Within its rigid and dense cold mass lives a warmth and a sensuality waiting to be revealed.  The course, loud, and often brutal process of working with metal combined with the fiery violence of the weld induces a state of surprising tranquility.  I often sketch out my ideas for new pieces and other times simply wait patiently and listen for the material to give me instructions.”

His sculptures use raw industrial scrap and metals which he manipulates to defy the expectations of the medium. While he fabricates much of his work from new pieces of select metals, he is passionate about repurposing industrial scrap to create his art – which he views as a unique form of recycling. The process of re-purposing and manipulating materials that might otherwise be destined for the foundry presents unique challenges that spark his creative impulses.

Interesting shapes, lines, and negative space are intriguing elements to him and serve as a constant source of inspiration. Beals’ sculptures reveal these dynamic forces in works that exhibit unmistakable heft and permanence while also revealing the spirit and balance that he experiences in the process of forging them.

Beals’ work is held in both private and public collections. His public sculptures can be found in California, New York, and Internationally. His Holocaust Memorial sculpture is permanently installed in Santa Clarita, California.
Granville Beals, a sculptor known for his abstract creations, hails from Glens Falls, New York, where he spent his formative years. During his teenage years, he made the move to New York City and was awarded a Ford Foundation Scholarship to pursue his studies and training at the School of American Ballet within the New York City Ballet. Beals draws inspiration from the choreography of lines and the interplay of negative space, much akin to the world of dance, which greatly influences and shapes his artistic endeavors. “Metal embodies fascinating contradictions. Within its rigid and dense cold mass lives a warmth and a sensuality waiting to be revealed.  The course, loud, and often brutal process of working with metal combined with the fiery violence of the weld induces a state of surprising tranquility.  I often sketch out my ideas for new pieces and other times simply wait patiently and listen for the material to give me instructions.”

His sculptures use raw industrial scrap and metals which he manipulates to defy the expectations of the medium. While he fabricates much of his work from new pieces of select metals, he is passionate about repurposing industrial scrap to create his art – which he views as a unique form of recycling. The process of re-purposing and manipulating materials that might otherwise be destined for the foundry presents unique challenges that spark his creative impulses.

Interesting shapes, lines, and negative space are intriguing elements to him and serve as a constant source of inspiration. Beals’ sculptures reveal these dynamic forces in works that exhibit unmistakable heft and permanence while also revealing the spirit and balance that he experiences in the process of forging them.

Beals’ work is held in both private and public collections. His public sculptures can be found in California, New York, and Internationally. His Holocaust Memorial sculpture is permanently installed in Santa Clarita, California.

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