Sterett-gittings kelsey biography of albert

From the moment I was hooked on bronze in 1962 it has been my quest to capture the essence of dance in that medium.

Sterett-gittings kelsey biography of albert

Fifty years and nearly three-hundred original sculptures later, the challenge remains as strong as ever: I strive to imbue each figure with an independent spirit, implied movements, and an imagined soul while being faithful to the choreographic tenets and spirit of ballet.

                                                                                                          — Sterett-Gittings Kelsey

No artist in history is more synonymous with dance than the French Impressionist Edgar Degas [1834-1917].

In his brilliant compositions he captured the ballerina’s intimate moments — and movements — from her practice halls to her performances at the Paris Opéra. Many of his paintings and pastels of dance have rightfully achieved iconic stature.

But it is important to point out that these paintings are finished product