Garrity At Rushmore

                 “My earliest inclinations as a sculptor have been involved with an artistic
                    concept known as "process aesthetic", the emergence of sculptural
                    composition from raw material. A parallel interest in carving the human
                    vestige in stone led to three tours of duty, as the Sculptor-In-Residence
                    of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. My labors and studies continue
                    to pursue an understanding of the work ethic and the unique applications
                    required to tender the essence of character and to project emotional
                    intelligence from within a block of raw stone. As a result, my sculptural
                    process has become a refined blend of both traditional and unorthodox
                    techniques that translate well into my lecture and workshop programs”.


                                  Monumental Sculpture Of The American West Lecture
                     DJ Garrity offers a unique perception of colossal art, which he shares
                    with a behind the scenes PowerPoint presentation that delves into the
                    creation of both the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials. The
                    artist presents a wide view of the genre from the birth of three-dimensional
                    art to the multi-faceted influences of sculptural masters such as, Auguste
                    Rodin, Constantin Brancusi and Allen Houser of the American Southwest.
                    The presentation is in part a travelogue with a colossal view to the art of
                    stone carving against the magnificent backdrop of the National Parks in
                    the American West. The lecture is approximately two hours in duration.