Lenny Prince (born 1965) is a Guyanese-born American sculptor in glass and concrete, best known for his large installation pieces.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Lenny Prince | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 |
| Education | Self-taught |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Impressionism |
| Awards | Staten Island Advance 3 times |
| Website | https://www.lennyscreation.com/ |
Early life
editPrince was born in Guyana. He moved to New York at the age of 20, first settling in Brooklyn.
Career
editPrince briefly worked as a mechanic. By 1996, he had saved enough money to open Half Price Mufflers. Prince opened Lenny's Creations, a gallery in Staten Island, NY.
Style
editPrince adopted a constructivist, cybernetic sculpture style. He makes junkyard still lifes.
Reception
editThe New York Times dubbed him "The Matisse of Mufflers".
Work
editPublic collections
editFrancis, a giant praying mantis, greets visitors outside the Staten Island Children's Museum in Snug Harbor, New York. He built a space shuttle sculpture out of scrap auto parts for Staten Island, New York.
Recognition
editHis work was featured in the Staten Island Advance three times.
References
edit- ^ Kilgannon, Corey (August 21, 2015). "A Staten Island Mechanic Turns Tailpipes into Artwork". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Molinari, Steven (October 18, 2018). "Turning old parts into works of art". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Sherry, Virginia N. (February 9, 2013). "Staten Island's heavy metal man opens museum in West Brighton". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Farinacci, Amanda (July 8, 2019). "Staten Island car repairman creates massive figures – using old car parts". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Forte, Vin (August 3, 2018). "Lenny's Creations Making Unique Metal Art on Staten Island". This Way on the Bay. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ "Museum of Lenny Prince, Muffler Artist". Roadside America. Retrieved May 7, 2019.