Who We Are
Passion Is Everything
Our Mission
To create true fine art sculpture in the classical tradition, with harmonic composition and portraiture which honors our heroes and loved ones.
What we stand for
We believe in authentic professional creations with honest results. Continuously challenging our artistic visions, we are here to educate, evoke positive emotions, and honor loved ones.
Chad Fisher
OWNER - SCULPTOR - FOUNDRY MANAGER
“I am inspired by nature to create a visual language to communicate with the world around me. My early interest in nature matured to an absolute admiration for one of nature’s most beautiful creations, the human figure. My work looks back through the history of sculptural forms and engages contemporary art through an experience of the human spirit.
Thank you to my instructors: Gary Weisman, Stephen Perkins, Myron Barnstone, Michael Grimaldi, Dan Thompson, Kate Lehman, Jon DeMartin, Kevin P. Lewellen, Stuart Mark Feldman, John Horn, Al Gury, Renée P. Foulks, Anthony Visco, Patrick Connors, Steven Weiss, Frank Porcu, Joseph Petrovics, Greg Wyatt, John English, John Peacock, Treacy Ziegler, Alexander Hromych, Maren Hassinger, Patrick Kipper and my Dad, Fran Fisher (my first art teacher).”
Chad is an ARC Living Master Artist, an elected member of The National Sculpture Society, and an elected member of Salmagundi Club in New York City.
In 2022 Chad Fisher was appointed Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.
Denise Fisher
OWNER - PROJECT MANAGER
I have always loved working with people but this is by far the most rewarding experience. Bringing people together to celebrate those who have made a difference and an impact in this world is profound.
Learning about each person that is being sculpted has been a gift for our family. Our kids have learned what it looks and sounds like to be a Humanitarian, Hero and a Loving person in this world. My favorite part of the process is watching the clay come to life as my husband Chad uses his knowledge and years of experience to capture not just the person but the spirit they carried with them. By the end of each project, the client doesn’t feel like a client anymore but rather family. The unveiling’s are my second favorite part. Seeing the peace, happiness and appreciation on the faces of the family as the sculpture is unveiled gives me goosebumps. We are so honored to be part of each monument and their story.
Thank you for allowing us to create something special for millions of people to enjoy and make the world a little brighter.
Fran Fisher
OWNER - DESIGNER - PROJECT MANAGER
In the early 1970’s I studied business, architecture, and illustration; finding the financial markets as a means to support my family. However my heart lies in the golden age of illustration, captured and inspired by the works of NC Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, J.M. Flagg and JC Leyendecker to name a few. Diving deep into the culture with my mentors Jane and Ben Eisenstat I remain dedicated to the concepts of rigorous art training and the principles of good design to please the eye of the viewer. The preservation and teaching of the elusive secrets of fine art composition are my goals for our family through our organizations efforts in our training and public and private work.
Recently I have assisted in designing landscapes for public communities. Active projects involve collaboration with local architects and contractors for Fisher Sculpture projects.
Gianluca Giarrizzo
SCULPTOR - FOUNDRYMAN
Gianluca Giarrizzo has been working with Fisher Sculpture since 2019. He received his BA from Lewis and Clark College and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art in Sculpture and Anatomy. Giarrizzo is an elected member of the National Sculpture Society and has received various awards and residencies including the New York Academy of Art and ABC Stone’s Merit Award Scholarship for a Stone Carving Residency (Carrara, Italy), the Bill and Sharon Jacob Award for Outstanding Ability in Sculpture (Carrara, Italy), and the Sculpture Scholar Award by the New York Academy of Art. In addition to working with Fisher Sculpture, he teaches sculpture at the New York Academy of Art and the Fashion Institute of Technology.
“My love for art and sculpture started young, growing up around artists and inspired by a family appreciation for the Italian Renaissance. With bronze sculpture, each stage of the process re-ignites my passion for the hands-on making of fine-art that will stand the test of time. For me, each project is an opportunity to explore a unique experience, both in the making and viewing of the work. Thoughtful and designed sculpture allows ideas to come to life, bringing people together and serving as a way to honor, inspire, and transform a space into something monumental.”