Sculptor Herbert J. Goldman Info

Description:

Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1922, Herb Goldman began training at the age of twelve as apprentice-assistant to Samuel A. Cashwan, Detroit sculptor. Mr. Cashwan taught at the University of Michigan and was head of the State of Michigan sculpture division for the WPA of the Federal Arts Project. At that time Goldman was too young to become a member of the group, however, he had the opportunity to learn techniques for executing large works of sculpture in various materials from European trained master carvers and casters. These include: modeling for terra-cotta, plaster, concrete, terrazzo; numerous mold-making methods and finishing techniques; various methods for carving wood and stone, and enlarging methodology. Goldman studied with Mr. Cashwan for seven years while attending The Detroit Institute of Art and a professional school, The Society of Arts and Crafts.

In 1940 Goldman graduated from Cass Technical High School having taken a combined art and college preparatory curriculum in design, painting, drawing, print making and art history. From 1940-1942 Goldman worked in New York City for a mold and model making shop where he gained technical experience in plaster turning and casting, wax casting and modeling, bronze chasing, grinding, polishing, and mold finishing along with construction of complex piece molds. During this time he continued his studies at the Beaux Arts Institute of New York. After returning to Detroit and attending Wayne University for one term Goldman joined the armed services.

During his career Goldman has created over 100 commissioned works of art each requiring his open approach to style, form, and materials. Goldman currently resides in Dallas. Prior to his move to Texas in 1977 he lived and worked twenty years in Albuquerque, NM and twelve years in Los Angeles, CA. His work can be seen in New Mexico, Michigan, Texas, California, Kentucky, Arizona, Colorado and Africa.

Commission Sites
Library, Foreign Car Showroom, Churches, Synagogues, Banks, Schools (Jr. High, High School, University), Hotels, Zoos, Municipal Parks, Shopping Centers, Office Buildings and Residences.

Media Worked
Wood, Stone, Metals (cast and fabricated), Mounded Earth, Stucco, Terrazzo, Terra cotta, Stained glass, Concrete (cast and air placed) and Resins with Variable Aggregates (i.e., metallic, stone, fiberglass).

Goldman is an extremely rare and talented artist who has not limited himself to working with one material or medium. He has demonstrated extraordinary versatility in creating a three dimensional style that is suited to a specific project. At age 78 Goldman continues to create unique and timeless sculpture. While each piece and project he has created is unique. His fingerprint is always present.