Ralph Moxcey Sculpture

WALDOBORO -- The downtown Tidemark Gallery will present a fine selection of works in bronze, stone and other materials by Bremen sculptor Ralph Moxcey beginning Wednesday, April 6.

The sculpture will be complemented by paintings, drawings and photographs by Pam Cabañas, Judith Imm, Ardy Greatorex and the many fine artists represented by Tidemark Gallery. "Bronze and Stone" will run through April 30, with an opening reception Saturday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Throughout his lifetime, Moxcey has been a maker of things, an outdoorsman and a naturalist as well as an artist. His interest in creating wildlife sculptures began as a hobby when he was working in the world of advertising. Since his retirement in 1990, sculpting has become his major focus. Moxcey's work is influenced primarily by the natural world and its inhabitants. Intrigued by their grace, form and simple beauty, he keeps the lines of his animals, birds and fish as simple as possible, maintaining the essence of his subject while leaving no doubt as to its identity.

During his career in advertising, a span of more than 40 years, Moxcey received numerous awards including Andys, Cleos, Hatch Awards, the One Show Award and Art Director of the Year. He is most proud of his L. E. Sissman Award, which is presented to a career advertising man or woman who also finds time to pursue some form of fine art in a serious way.