Back in 1973, I opened John Perry Studio understanding that sculptures do not have to be cast in bronze or carved out of marble. I knew then that there were more price conscious and accessible ways to make inspiring sculpted art. My hunch was that alternative materials and the very latest molding techniques would be able to bring sculpture within the reach of almost everybody. During the nearly five decades, I have been able to put this idea into practice, and have had the satisfaction and pleasure of seeing my work find its way into millions of people’s homes.
The forces behind my work have been and continue to be my love of the natural world, the wild creatures that inhabit the natural world, and my desire to see these creatures protected. I have always felt that the most helpful use of my abilities is to create beautiful and moving renditions of these creatures for people to bring into their homes and lives. Ultimately, by putting people in close proximity to my re-creations, I seek to foster in them empathy for these creatures.
As I head into my "mature" years, I am motivated by a sense of urgency to sculpt as many new beautiful, fascinating, and fragile creatures as possible. Also, I want to re-imagine many of the pieces that I created decades ago when I was just starting out as a sculptor.
-John Perry
