Born in 1949 in Los Angeles, Jeffrey
Tritel did not embark upon his lifelong passion - sculpting - until the age of eighteen.
At the time he was enrolled in college, majoring in mathematics. His artist roommate was
involved in the process of copying a masterpiece as an assignment. Jeffrey's argument
began with "Can't you do something original?" As the argument heated up, the
roommate finally stated, "If you think it is so easy, let's see you try it!"
Jeffrey immediately went to the art supply store, bought a large quantity of clay and
began work on a self-portrait. He was hooked, changing his major to art and graduating in
1976 from the University of California with a BA in fine art and a BFA in sculpture.
Over the years, Tritel has challenged himself with most mediums.
He has sculpted in wax as a first step to the lost-wax method of bronze casting and he has
fabricated monumental mixed media pieces incorporating the contrasts of furs and
fiberglass, bronze screening and pearlescent lacquers. His work mainly reflects a
figurative medium and he often draws from fantasy, mythology and psychology for his
subject matter.
Tritel has received numerous awards as well as extensive media
coverage. His painstaking precision and thought which he dedicates to each piece has
earned him recognition from the California Art Review, Encyclopedia of Living Artists, and
Artist's Market. His work has been featured on PBS TV and in gallery and museum shows
around the country. His sculpture is collected by such prominent collectors as Justice
Miriam Shearing, Robert Horton, CEO of BP Oil and Dr. William Glasser. A monumental
"Hot Jazz" by Jeff Tritel graces the lobby of the Wells Fargo Bank building in
Salt Lake City.
But winning awards has never been as important to Tritel as
creating sculpture that touches his audience. "I sculpt my feelings and experiences.
I sculpt the human condition," he says. "Even though we are all unique
individuals, I find there are many common threads that connect us. I find that many people
are able to relate very strongly to these sculptural expressions."
"Often I start with an intellectual premise. Then by
incorporating personal sculptural symbolism, I will reach the essence of the
subject." Tritel adds, "Rather than sculpting the musician, I sculpt the music.
Instead of the unicorn, I sculpt the magic."
Today after thirty years of devotion to sculpture and the creative
process, Jeffrey Tritel and his wife/partner, Bonnie, are creating Jeffrey's optimum
working environment. On the grounds of their ten-acre estate in Grass Valley, California,
they have built a 4,000 square foot studio which houses Jeffrey's workshop and gallery.
Around the studio, melding with the landscaping are monumental sculptures, garden
statuary, ponds, pathways, flora and fauna all designed to create a place to learn about
art.
Mr. Tritel has recently been commission by Blue Lotus International, to
create four interactive bronze monuments to be placed worldwide. Each monument will focus
on a different theme; the environment, business and Science, the world family and the
Shining Spirit. The monuments range in size from 30 feet in height to 50 feet in
height and from 100 feet in length to 200 feet in length. The final locations for
the monuments are being determined.
For additional information on these items please call Bonnie Tritel,
CEO of Jeff Tritel Sculpture at 800.882.8098
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