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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

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