Frederick Hart

Frederick Hart is often regarded as America's greatest representational artist. He has notably diverged from the trends of the contemporary art world, prioritizing substance and beauty in his work. Hart honed his stone carving skills at the Washington National Cathedral, which he described as a "magical place" that felt timeless. He remarked, "The wonderful Italian stone carvers who worked there were the last of a generation."

In 1971, Hart began a commission to design a series of "Creation" sculptures for the main façade of the Cathedral. The Creation Sculptures were completed in 1990, nearly twenty years later. In an era characterized by nihilism, abstraction, and deconstruction, Hart represents a resurgence of aesthetic and moral values reminiscent of the great art movements of the past. Read More...