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  Jason Lyons   
  Harrisburg, PA USA  
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Some of my earliest memories are of trips out "junk" hunting with my dad and of spending summers traveling the art show circuit in the family ' s red VW bus. This and a childhood spent camping and hiking has greatly influenced my inspirations and mediums I sculpt in.

My inspiration comes from the visual images I hold in my head. Every sculpture is an artistic adventure that begins with a single piece of raw material. I can sense exactly what a certain item is to become just by its very shape, material, and innate energy.

Many times, ideas and inspiration for a sculpture will begin with just a single piece of metal and the sculpture literally grows from that humble beginning. My formal education, as well as much of my daily life, revolves around art. I excel in areas that focus on creation, on creating something from nothing. To me, it is the organic nature of art that guide my hand towards sculpting. I use the elements of Earth and Fire to give life to the figures I create. Consisting of primarily wood and metal, augmented with, well, whatever else I can find, I construct my sculptures with the use of fire. These Earthly elements are a natural inspiration for me and lend themselves to the organic figures I create.