Lawrence Schneider
Lawrence Schneider’s sculptures are a three-dimensional representation of pure emotion drawn from his own life experiences as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
“Generally, my work is about positive human feelings, like the relationship between mother and child, or lovers, or even two people encountering one another for the first time,” Schneider says in a deep, comforting voice.
Mother and Child by Lawrence Schneider
It wasn’t until he had already retired from two careers – aeronautical engineering and computer systems – that Schneider became really serious about sculpting as a career. When he stopped his regular jobs, Schneider had already been woodworking as a hobby for over 30 years. One of his pieces is particularly representative of this evolution to having a career as a professional artist. Entitled “Hope,” it depicts a mother bird gazing down at her baby, serving as a symbol of Schneider’s hope in his new life as an artist.
Schneider has a very interesting process. As soon as he wakes up every morning, he practices a relaxation technique called transcendental meditation. During this time, sculptures appear in his mind’s eye as fully formed, three-dimensional objects. He will then start the physical process of making those a reality for others to enjoy. The process takes about two months from conception to completion, during which time Schneider chooses the appropriate hardwood for the piece and uses his engineering experience to bring the idea to fruition.
words: Callie Smith
Ribbon Head by Lawrence Schneider
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