paul-b-hill-nc-large-mixed-metals-sculpture-of-a-wahoo
Lot 3063
Paul B. Hill (NC), Large Mixed Metals Sculpture of a Wahoo
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 2000, cut aluminum, copper sheeting, and mesh with glass or resin eyes, with impressed artist cachet mark to edge.

15 x 54 1/2 x 11 in.

Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina

Paul Hill is a metal sculptor and painter based in Wilmington, NC. Paul studied Fine Art & Design at Kent State University from 1966-1974, during which time he served in the military during the Vietnam War. From 1975 through 1985, Paul worked as a director in various advertising agencies for national clients such as Firestone Tire and Alcoa Aluminum.

Beginning in the early 90s, Paul put down his brush and picked up a torch. His steel and mixed media sculptures are now in numerous corporate, private, and public collections along the East Coast. He has work permanently displayed at North Carolina Veterans Park in Fayetteville, he won "Best in Show" at the Cary Visual Arts National Sculpture Competition in Cary, North Carolina, and he has participated in numerous exhibitions such as the Biennial Sculpture Show in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Good estate condition.