Keith Pelczarski — Sculptor of Squash

Author: Tracy Sigler | Posted: February 21st, 2007 | | Tags: | 3 Comments »

Sculptor of squash, punisher of pumpkins, gouger of gourds Keith Pelczarski has finally gone public with his monumental carved pumpkin patch. Similar to Andy Goldsworthy, Pelczarski is creating short-lived pieces using natural and unprocessed materials. Art aficionados will appreciate that the artist carefully documented this piece using digital photography before it was ravaged by rot or small mammals.

This melon magnum opus was created in October of 2006 and is only now being shown outside of Northern California. Why has the artist withheld such a major work from the public for so long? We may never know.

For many more images as well as explanations by the artist visit GoNutty.com.

For you fans of Clive Barker horror films, and I know at least one of you who is, how about this Pumpkin Pinhead action? It’s even scary in broad daylight!

Keith Pelczarski -- Sculptor of Squash

3 Comments on “Keith Pelczarski — Sculptor of Squash”

  1. 1 kp said at 12:14 am on February 25th, 2007:

    A comparison to Goldsworthy *and* three days of top billing in the exclusive Heavy Duty Handmade Gallery? I am sincerely flattered.

    Glad you enjoyed the hack-o-lanterns. I think the aquarium might be an annual thing if I can find ways to keep it fresh (carved vegetable pun intended).

    Peace,
    Keith

  2. 2 Tracy Sigler said at 3:57 pm on February 26th, 2007:

    Well, I was feeling a bout of laziness coming on, and I was about to go camping, so I made sure to post something worthy of the spot for an extended period.

  3. 3 I’m Heavy Duty! » Hi, my name is Keith, and I’m Heavy Duty! said at 8:50 am on April 7th, 2008:

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