 Daniel AltshulerThroughout his pre-college training Daniel Altshuler studied drawing, painting and woodcarving of lettered signs. He studied with instructors in painting, still life, and life drawing classes through the Art Institute of Boston and Boston University. At the Museum School, he developed his skills in life studies and human anatomy. Through his various fine art studies in drawing, design, clay modeling, stone and wood carving, welding/ metal work, casting in plaster and metal, painting, printmaking and photography, the Museum School prepared Altshuler for his future training with Walker Hancock, sculptor. With Hancock, a prolific artist in monumental figurative sculpture, portraiture, numismatic work, and bas-relief, Altshuler worked as his sole assistant for the duration of thirteen years. Altshuler's sculptural training with Hancock ranged from small pieces to monumental size works. While developing Hancock's work from statuary to busts in clay, plaster, bronze and marble, Altshuler worked concurrently on his own professional commissions in an adjoining studio. The immediacy of Hancock's presence and his emphasis on bas-relief with the figure, portraiture and lettering, in the classical way, developed Altshuler's skills and knowledge to become a professional sculpture. While fulfilling the demands of his private clientele and own independent works, Altshuler chaired two massive exhibitions on Cape Ann, Massachusetts in 1997 and 1998. The first, "Sculptors of Cape Ann, From Medals to Monuments", an artistically rich community was given the opportunity to discover and honor the sculptural roots of this seaport town north of Boston. As a member of the Board of Governors of the Rockport Art Association, Altshuler created, this landmark event honoring 19th and 20th century sculptors who worked and lived within the Cape Ann area. Some 300 numismatic, monumental, statuettes, bas-relief and portrait busts were assembled. Following this successful venture came the nationally recognized exhibition entitled, "America's Sculptural Heritage, Anchored in Gloucester," executed for Mayor Bruce Tobey, to commemorate the City's 375th Anniversary. This production was co-curated by Altshuler, focusing on traditionalist monumental, figurative sculptors of the 19th and 20th century. Altshuler's technical expertise in architectural design and floor plans, as well as the overseeing of castings and patinas of the works proved a success. Currently, Altshuler's numismatic commemorative works include Henry David Thoreau, Paul Revere and Louisa May Alcott, other numismatic works include the memorial to the Gloucester Fisherman and he received an American Millennium Medal honoring Native American People in 2000. Altshuler currently lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts.See work from this artist. Artist List |
