{"id":439,"date":"2025-07-16T16:58:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:02:15","slug":"welcoming-artist-lee-aks-and-his-newest-work-balance-to-the-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/?p=439","title":{"rendered":"Welcoming Artist Lee Aks and His Newest Work, Balance, to the Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We were thrilled to recently welcome longtime clients\u2014and dear friends\u2014Lee Aks and his wife, Gail, back to the studio. Their visit marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Lee\u2019s artistic journey as we prepare to mold and cast his latest sculpture, <em>Balance<\/em> (28&#8243;), in bronze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lee Aks, a U.S. Navy veteran and accomplished sculptor, is known for his abstract, geometric forms that explore the interplay between tension, gravity, and harmony. His work is distinguished by its thoughtful complexity and bold craftsmanship, and has been exhibited in galleries and public spaces across the country. With each new piece, Lee continues to push the boundaries of form and meaning in contemporary sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Balance<\/em> is no exception. At once grounded and dynamic, the piece reflects Lee\u2019s ongoing exploration of equilibrium\u2014both literal and metaphorical. We\u2019re honored to be part of its creation and to support Lee\u2019s vision through every stage of the bronze casting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always a privilege to collaborate with artists who entrust us with their work, and we\u2019re especially grateful to Lee and Gail for their continued partnership over the years. Stay tuned for updates as <em>Balance<\/em> moves through our lost-wax casting process\u2014we can\u2019t wait to share more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20250709_164617084-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20250709_164617084-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20250709_164617084-1-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We were thrilled to recently welcome longtime clients\u2014and dear friends\u2014Lee Aks and his wife, Gail, back to the studio. 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