Over
the past 30 years Craig Kraft has gained national recognition
in creating original works of art that advance the techniques he
has developed working with neon and the figure and, more recently, rolled
aluminum. He is one of only a handful of light artists in the world who
bends his own glass and is respected for his ability to precisely
manipulate the figure and light to capture his own artistic vision. He
achieved his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin,
Madison. He is presently a faculty member of the Smithsonian Institution
Studio Arts Program. His sculptures have been featured in over 110 exhibits
throughout the U.S.A. (11 solo) and he has been a leader of the
International Sculpture Conference twice. Recently, Kraft has been
commissioned
to create monumental rolled aluminum light sculptures for both
Montgomery County Maryland and P.F.A. for the Downtown Silver Spring
Development
as well as for The Arlington Arts Center in Arlington, Virginia.
He was invited to exhibit at both The Busan Biennale Art Festival 2004
and Hermandades Escultoricas 2005 in Merida Yucatan Mexico. Kraft Resides
at 931 R Street NW, Washington, D.C. U.S.A. His work can be seen
at his home gallery and studio, a historic firehouse. His pieces are
for sale and he is available for commissioned artwork.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING ARTWORK OR ENROLLMENT IN A NEON WORKSHOP
CALL:
202-588-9655
EMAIL:
studiomanager@craigkraftstudio.com