A true anomaly in sculpture and mixed media, Benjamin Lavender honed in his art by using unique materials to create his constructions.
Benjamin Lavender's art reflects his lifelong fascination with the growth and erosion of nature. His signature style involves shaping metal and industrial objects into organic forms reminiscent of botanicals and figures, enhancing his ability to mimic nature.
Originally an Austin native, Lavender ventured out to Nashville where he earned his Associates of Fine Art at Watkins College of Art. After moving to San Diego, he earned his Bachelor Degree of Sculpture from San Diego State. Lavender then immersed himself in the local art scene, including Garden and Museum Exhibitions, while defining his signature style of shaping metal, wood and industrial objects. The results -- Organic forms that are reminiscent of nature.
In his own words, "Abstract Naturism is an appropriate way to describe my work, as well as industrially-organic". Both define the outcome of mimicking nature through intense hours of manipulating metal , glass, concrete, paint and found or reclaimed objects into organically formed art.
