
UPlifting
Clay and bronze sculpting
Venue: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Name: Andy Sacksteder
Age: 57
City: Port Clinton, Ohio
What was his inspiration?
The water and how pure it once was
How long did it take to create his entry?
Six months
What was the most challenging part?
The time frame that he had to sculpt and to send it to the kiln in order to have the piece done in time for ArtPrize
How are people responding to his artwork?
People are very favorable. He is just happy with the top 10 and to have made it this far.
What would he do with the money if he won?
Get a studio to do his work, as right now he is doing his sculpting out of his garage.
By Jacquelyn Zeman