The Big One That Got Away
Artist Statement:
Joe has envisioned creating a sculpture of a Big Buck jumping a fence for over two years. 2021 was the year of the sculpture coming to life! This sculpture was created while he was working on two other pieces at the same time. Joe is “happiest” in his creating if he can spontaneously work on the sculpture of “choice” on any given day.
About Joe & Terry Malesky
Joe Malesky started his lifelong dream of being an artist when he retired in 2013. Terry Malesky was his assistant for the first four years but became his artistic partner when she retired in 2018 and they formed New Adventure Sculptures LLC. Joe has been welding since he was 13 years old and has worked in industry most of his life. His favorite medium to work with is steel but he also works with concrete and rocks. Terry has always been “artsy” and creates art in several mediums. She brings different talents to this artistic team: use of colors, painting, sculpture ideas, organization, communication, naming the sculptures and statements and assisting in the shop. Joe and Terry enjoy creating sculptures that bring people joy when they see the sculpture.