An early fascination with modeling the human form and direct stone carving set a form language that continues its influence in the sinuous forms that evoke the arching feelings that characterize his work. These feelings translate to fabricated work in metal through an approach that manipulates segments of copper, bronze, or stainless steel joined by brazing, welding, or silver-soldering, to create facets and surface textures. His mastery with materials and techniques makes possible enlargement from pedestal to monumental scale while retaining both aesthetic quality and structural soundness.