I am a constructivist dealing in space and place. To me the challenge and joys of creation are equally related to visualization and execution. My approach requires understanding and executing the entire process of sculpture, which should not be hindered by technical incompetence. Whether the work involves stone or woodcarving, welding or metalworking, structural integrity or the choice of textures and finishes, the sculptor must know the process.
I don't believe that art needs to solve or interpret problems for the public. What art should do is provide the best opportunity to retain or regain the creativity we all had as children, before we were programmed to function in a society that demands financial and social "success." When I received a traveling fellowship in architecture, the great Philip Johnson said, "Mr. Boro, congratulations on your fellowship. Personally, I think you are too talented to do housing and maybe architecture." Years later I realized that "success" for me would be doing sculpture.
Education:
The Carving Studio, W. Rutland, Vermont: stone and woodcarving
The Johnson Atelier, Hamilton, New Jersey: stone carving
Mass. College of Art, Boston: welding, metalworking and sculpture
Columbia University, New York City: B.A. and M. A. in architecture, 1966
William Kinne Fellows Traveling Fellowship
The Inter-American Development Fellowship
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York: studio art
City College of New York: studio art
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina: B.A., 1961
Teaching and Awards:
Harvard University Graduate School of Design: lectures and design criticism
John F. Kennedy School of Government: lectures
Rhode Island School of Design: lectures and design criticism
Boston Architectural Center: design studio instructor
American Institute of Architects, awards
Boston Society of Architects, awards
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