Frank A. Seder
Artist, Sculptor, Skilled Craftsman
Deptford, New Jersey
E-mail: sederfrank@gmail.com
Phone: 609-820-2668
Mediums
Wood Marble Granite Metal
Commisioned Public Work
“The Phoenix”, 1985. 8'x4 '
Wood sculpture, black walnut base, aromatic red cedar flames and cherry wood phoenix bird.
Garden State Park, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
“Spirit Of Michael”, 1991. 8'x18'
Bronze lion, Stainless steel disc, aromatic red cedar flames.
Cornell Steel International Inc. Executive Office Building, Westville, New Jersey.
The People of Peace: South Jersey All Veterans Memorial for Gloucester County. A Two Part Sculpture:
"The Soldier of Peace", 1992. 7'
Bronze soldier with flag.
"The Wall", 1993 12’ x 12’
Curved black granite wall. Dedicated to MIAs, POWs and women who served or suffered
a loss from the scars of war.
“Blanket of Honor” 2013. 25'x 8'
Dimensional pavers sculpted American flag.
Gloucester County Veteran Memorial Park: College Boulevard, Wenonah, New Jersey
“Strengthen Within A Nation”, 2013. 8'x4'
A seven piece sculptural memorial structural formed and created in cement and covered
with black granite.
Gloucester County Veteran Memorial Park: College Boulevard, Wenonah, New Jersey
Commisioned Private Work
Elaine’s Keys of Love, 2015. 5.5'x2'
Hand sculptured music stand; African Mahogany
Commissioned: The Kligerman Family
Collector: Elaine Kligerman
Sounds in the Wind, 2014. 10'x5'
Sculpted wood structure. Black walnut, cedar root wood, black iron and aluminum.
Commissioned: Marta Rozans and Andrea Solomon
Collector: David Kligerman
Japan, 2012.
Exterior environmentmal sculptural setting including 20' pagoda and Japanese water/rock garden.
Commissioned: Marta Rozans
A Walk in New Orleans, 2010.
Interior environment creation. A realistic mock-up of streets, stores, coffee
shop, tavern, brick sidewalks, stone court yard, trees and a movie theater.
A scene taken from New Orleans.
Commissioned: The Rozans Family
A Song For Julia, 2009. 3'x 1'
A triptych on paper capturing the innocence youth and happiness that is
celebrated by a child in her fifth year.
Collector: The Kilgerman Family
Receive The Power of The Spirit, 2008.
A wood sculpted cross designed to represent the power and presence of the
Holy Spirit. Created for Pope Benedict XVI for his walk in Australia during World Youth Day 2008.
Commissioned: Catholic Families Association
David’s Tree Houses, 2008.
A structural and sculptural creation. Building two tree houses in a environment where there was no trees. Brought in two 45' trees. Cedar wood and aluminum brackets
Collector: David Kligerman
Quid Retribuan Domino, 1992.
Coat of Arms for Bishop James Thomas McHugh S.T.D.
Coat of Arms acrylic on hardboard.
Relief cherry wood, black walnut and aromatic red cedar sculpture of the coat of arms.
Collector: Roman Catholic Church – Diocese of Camden
In Peace (Images of Peace),1990. 7’ x 6’
Sculpture dedicated to world peace ; made of granite, bronze and stainless. To be dedicated to all the people of the world in peace and love for our planet.
Untitled, 1989. 4’ x 3’ to 5’ x 18’
Collection of a series of 10 angular Japanese panels; cherry tree & golden bamboo blossom; African mahogany & glass sculpture reflection.
Collector: Gold Gallery; Gold Collection; Gladwyne, Pa.
Touching, 1988. 5'x4'
Floor sculpture; maple & redwood; contemporary, combined laminated & natural free form sculpture.
Collector: Deer Run Estates; Snyder Collection; Villanova, Pa.
Blue Freedom, 1987. 3'x3'
Teak and black walnut on black marble;
Collector: New Jersey Boating Association
The Path, 1986. 24'x24
Bronze figures (man, women and child with dove)
Stainless steel contemporary spiral (Path)Black marble base
Commisioned: South Jersey Cultural and Heritage Bicentennial Celebration
Untitled, 1986. 15'x 7'
Contemporary black walnut and curved glass sculptured display cabinet.
Collector: Victor Soboleski
In Given Spirit, 1985. 10'x12'
Contemporary dove of peace; Carrara marble
Private collection
The Hunt, 1984. 10'x 4'
Wall sculpture, black walnut and cherry wood
Intertwined contemporary & realistic interpretation.
Collector: Fox Hill Estates; Snyder Collection
Nymphet Dryad (The Birth of), 1983. 6'x 3'
Interpretation of Greek Mythology. One solid piece of redwood burrows root; goddess of the forests emerging from her cocoon.
Collector: Granite Collection
Parir (The Bear), 1981. 12'x2'
Wall sculpture; intertwined contemporary and realistic interpretation; cherry wood lamination.
Collector: Dr. Manuel Cabral and Gravel Collection
The Gift, 1980.
The beauty of the rose; sculpture from solid block of rosewood.
Nature’s Pride, 1979. 20"x15"
Contemporary aromatic red cedar; interpretation dedicated to American Bald Eagle.
Collector: Granite Collection
Pig In The Wood, 1978. 4'x2'
Relief sculpture in black walnut 4 feet x 2 ½ feet x 1 ½ feet
Collector: Neil Mc Intry
Friend In Time, 1978. 18"x14"
Relief sculpture, portrait of a friend. Black walnut wood.
Private Collection
Bobbies Pig, 1977. 2.5'x3'
Black walnut sculpture; Happy as pig in the mud.
Collector: Robert Kline
Hickory, Dickory Dock, 1977. 18"x14"
Relief wall sculpture; Redwood.
Collector: John & Virginia Kelly
Forgiveness, 1976. 5'x2'
Wall sculpture; black walnut, red oak, imported stained glass. Interpretation from biblical scripture of Christ forgiving the thief on Calvary.
Collector: Vatican Collection; Rome Italy.
A Rose in Time, 1976. 18"x14"
Relief wall sculpture ; black walnut.
Collector: Carmen & Karen Santoro
Nymphet Dryad (Out of Flight), 1975. 8” x 4”
Interpretation of Greek Mythology Goddess of the forests coming out of flight.
Collector: Jim Auletto
Pig in the Wood I, 1974. 4'x 2.5'
Relief sculpture in black walnut
Collector: Norman Lichtman
Publications
2010 - present
2010 - present
Magazines:
1985 The Inside Track; September issue; featuring the Garden State Park Artwork by Frank Seder; Sculpture “The Phoenix”
1993 ISC International Sculpture; January/February issue; featuring Artwork by Frank Seder; Sculpture “The Soldier of Peace”
Newspapers:
The Gloucester County Times, New Jersey
Sunday, December 2, 1984; “The Phoenix”; back ground on artist
Friday, December 25, 1984; “The Phoenix”; clay model
Wednesday, April 17, 1985; Peace Monument; Beginning Research
Monday, July 22, 1985; Phila. Major give support to Peace Monument
Monday, February 4, 1991; Unveiling of Peace Monument
Sunday, June 30, 1991; “Forgiving Hand of Christ”; Audience with the Pope
Monday, July 29, 1991; “Forgiving Hand of Christ”; Rome, Italy at the Vatican
Tuesday, October 1. 1991; All Veteran Monument; Grounding breaking
Monday, October 7, 1991; All Veteran Monument; Literary competition
Sunday, May 17, 1992; “The Soldier of Peace”; Unveiling ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 1992; “The Soldier of Peace”
Sunday, November 8, 1992; “First Manned Air Flight in America”
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Phila., Pa.
Sunday, February 3, 1991; Peace Monument
Thursday, March 21, 1991; Peace Monument
The Courier Post, South Jersey
Tuesday, February 5, 1991; Peace Monument; Unveiling
Monday, October 7, 1991; All Veteran Monument; Ground breaking;
Children Literary Competition
Saturday, July 4,1992; “The Soldier of Peace”; Saluting War Veterans
Exhibitions
Philadelphia Fine Arts and Woodworker Shows; Multi-artists show. 1983
Granite Gallery; One-man show. 1986
Gloucester County College; Multi-artists show. 1989
Gloucester County College; One-man show. 1990
Glassboro State College; One-man show. 1991
Gloucester County Collge; Multi-man show. 2011
Foundry Experience
Johnson Atelierm, Mercerville, NJ 1986
(Bronze work) Wax chasing, bronze chasing and fabrication.
Steward Casting, Princeton, NJ 1990
(Bronze work) Wax chasing, bronze chasing and patina.
Art Research and Technology, Lancaster, Pa. 1991-1992
(Bronze work) Wax chasing, bronze chasing and enlargement.
Teaching Experience
Student – Ed Schemenski 1984-85.
Wood sculpture, free form shaping, fabrication and wood carving.
Student – Rick Schneider 1984.
Wood sculpture
Student – Bernard Course 1988, 89, 90
Architectural woodwork, fabrication and wood carving.
Education
S.V.A. School of Visual Arts, New York City, NY 1969- 1970
Commercial Art & Advertising. Sculpture and Art History.
Glassboro State College, Glassboro, NJ 1972-1973
Fine Art.
Ed Zane Millwork, Repaupo, NJ 1976-1978
Apprenticeship of wood characteristic, millwork, forestry, logging and kiln drying.
North Brothers Woodworking, Woodbury, NJ 1979-1981
Apprenticeship of woodworking and fine cabinetry.
Bill Fox Architecture, Woodbury, NJ 1982-1984
Apprenticeship of architectural woodwork, fine furniture and sculpture block lamination.
Lester Gillespi Metal Works, Deptford, NJ 1983- 1984
Apprenticeship of metal welding and metal fabrication.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art, Philadelphia., PA 1984
Marble sculpture.
Albert Culber Restoration, Westville, NJ 1985-1988
Apprenticeship of fine antiques restoration, sculpture restoration, wood finishes and coloring.
Tech 2000 Joseph Valentino, Blackwood, NJ 1992
Computer Art, Computer Graphics
Ralph Matteola Stone Cutters 1992
Granite cutting