Duane Hanson

The figures are often isolated, reflecting the loneliness of modern society.

I'm interested in the aging process, the marks that life leaves on us.

I don't use models in the traditional sense; I use real people.

The details are crucial. They bring the figures to life.

I want people to feel like they've stumbled upon a real person, not a sculpture.

My art is about observation, about really looking at people.

I'm not trying to make a political statement, but my work often reflects social issues.

The figures are a reflection of our own mortality.

I want to capture the essence of a person, not just their physical appearance.

My work is about the human spirit, in all its vulnerability and resilience.

I'm interested in the quiet moments, the moments when people are just being themselves.

The figures are a reminder that everyone has a story.

I want to create a sense of presence, as if the figures are truly alive.

My work is a celebration of the ordinary.

I'm not trying to judge anyone; I'm just presenting what I see.

The figures are a way of freezing time, of preserving a moment.

I want to challenge people's perceptions of what art can be.

My work is about the beauty in the everyday, the beauty in imperfection.

I'm interested in the subtle gestures, the unspoken language of the body.

The figures are a reflection of our shared humanity.