L.T. Cherokee has been a sculptor working in both wood and metals for most of his life. Progressing from wood objects found on his travels throughout the country, to bronze castings by commission, his work today can be found in private collections in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Private apprenticeship and study have enabled him to expand his vision and scope to encompass both contemporary sculpture as well as outdoor collection pieces. His editions are kept low to preserve both the integrity and quality of each piece.

 

EXPLORATIONS & UNDERCURRENTS

L.T. Cherokee has given substance to his vision through a variety of mediums including wood, stone and bronze. His work epitomizes the progression of life cycles through the unleashing of energy and the capture of form. His abstract works contain a sense of duality and depth that mirrors the perceptions of human nature we all possess. Idea and intellect combine in Cherokee’s work to produce sculpture that explores the inarticulate and gives it a responsive reality. These works represent the culmination of thoughts and emotions, which haunt the inner psyche seeking release from the trappings that encumber the freest of spirits.

 

PRIVATE STUDY

Apprenticed to Antonio Lofaro 1977-1980

Apprenticeship emphasized classical, figurative and anatomical forms.

Studied under Miro Zupancic 1981-1984

Private study with the Sloven artist emphasized development of abstract forms.

 

EXHIBITIONS

New Talent Art Forum, Mill Pond House

St. James, New York 1989

H.H.G. Gallery, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 1990

New Rochelle Art Exhibition, New Rochelle, New York, 1992-1993

Cooperstown National Exhibition, Cooperstown, New York 1993

Cooperstown Regional Show, Cooperstown, New York 1993

Gallery Elizabeth, Centerport, New York 1993-1994

Club Review “Apparition,” Manhattan, New York 1993

New Rochelle Art Exhibition, New Rochelle, New York 1994

Lafayette Art Gallery, Lafayette, Louisiana 1994

Restoration for Outdoor Sculpture for R.B. McCormick, Brookville, NY 1994-1995

ArtExpo One Man Show, Manhattan, New York 1995

New Rochelle Art Exhibition, New Rochelle, New York 1995

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Outdoor Courtyard, Port Jefferson, NY 1995

ArtExpo One Man Show, Las Vegas, Nevada 1995

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Outdoor Courtyard, Port Jefferson, NY 1996

ArtExpo One Man Show, Manhattan, New York 1996

Gallery D’Hamptons International Show, West Hampton, New York 1996

Grammy Awards, MusiCare Dinner “Face the Music,” Manhattan, New York 1997

Art Mode Gallery, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada 1997

Camel Art Gallery, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada 1997

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Outdoor Show, “Eve and Adam,” Port Jefferson, New York 1997

Grammy Awards, MusiCare Dinner “Jammin,” Manhattan, New York 1998