Today we’d like to introduce you to Rick Rollenhagen.
Hi Rick, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started carving stone several years after I finished art school. . I took a stone sculpture class at an art center in St Petersburg, Florida, where I’m originally from. Through this class, I developed an intense love for carving stone. Today, I have my studio practice and exhibit in Cleveland, Ohio, and I teach stone carving at the Cleveland Institute of Art
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s been a fairly smooth road. Being trained as a painter in art school I was initially very hesitant to change media and switch to stone. However, I started exhibiting my stone sculptures while I was still taking the carving class. Since then I regularly exhibit my stone sculptures and have won many awards and prizes.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I specialize in exquisite tabletop,organically shaped stone sculptures. Additionally, I exhibit extensively throughout Northeast Ohio. I am most proud of the fact that I began as a student of stone sculpture after being trained to be a painter, and am now a well-known stone carver in Northeast Ohio.
What does success mean to you?
Having a demonstrated record of excellence in exhibiting and teaching stone sculpture.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: RickRollenhagenSculptor
- Facebook: RickRollenhagen
