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These sculptures are each a response to various poems, novels and short stories that have moved me. They are an expression of outside impacts, not a surprise in current times.

Carved wood sculpture referencing a W.S. Merwin poem by Lin Lisberger
"They have stood round my sleep"
Cherry, apple, ash, wire
32"H x 24" x 15"
2018
wood sculpture referencing a WS Merwin poem by Lin Lisberger
"They have stood round my sleep"
Cherry, apple, ash, wire
32"H x 24" x 15"
2018
Wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing Jamaica Kincaid short story
At the Bottom of the River
Various woods, paint
33"H x 25" x 17"
2019
Wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing Jamaica Kincaid short story
At the Bottom of the River
Various woods, paint
33"H x 25" x 17"
2019
Wood sculpture referencing a novel by Ursula Hegi by Lin Lisberger
Stones from the River
Poplar, apple, cherry
32"H x 30" x 13"
2018
Wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing a novel by Ursula Hegi
Stones from the River
Poplar, apple, cherry
32"H x 30" x 13"
2018
Wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing Wendell Berry poem
The Peace of Wild Things
Poplar, chestnut, paint, goldleaf
27"H x 26" x 1 1/2"
2019
Carved wood sculpture referencing a Mary Oliver poem by Lin Lisberger
White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field
Painted poplar, chestnut, bones
4"H x 27" x 28"
2018
Carved wood sculpture about William Carlos Williams poem by Lin Lisberger
This is just to say
Plum, poplar, marbles
6"H x 9" x 9"
2018
Wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing a poem by William Carlos Williams
This is just to Say
Plum, poplar, marbles
6"H x 9" x 9"
2018
Wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing Mark Helprin novel
Refiner's Fire
Walnut, poplar, bronze
14"H x 16"D
1985
Carved wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger referencing Mark Helprin novel
Refiner's Fire (detail)
Walnut, poplar, bronze
14"H x 16"D
1985
Books as Objects, Lin Lisberger wood sculpture
Tirades and Accolades
Wood, paper
variable
2017
Books as Objects, wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Accolades-Teaching
Dogwood, wire, paper
6"H x 9" x 9"
2017
Books as Objects, collaborative wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Accolades-Stories
Lilac, paper
9 1/2" H x 12" x 6"
2017
Books as Objects, wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Tirades-Trust 3
Apple, painted paper
5"H x 16" x 9"
2017
Books as Objects, wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Tirades-Trust 2
Cork oak, Okawara paper
5"H x 13" x 11"
2017
Books as Objects, wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Tirades-Trust
Mimosa, paper
9"H x 10" x 7"
2017
Books as Objects, collaborative wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Tirades-MC
Cork oak, paper
4 1/2"H x 12" x 9"
2017
Books as Objects, wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Tirades-Choked
Cork oak, leather
6"H x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
2017
Books as Objects, wood sculpture by Lin Lisberger
Tirades-Election
Wood, okawara paper
9 1/2" H x variable
2017