Co-owner & full time abstract sculptor at WSG Gallery.com - carl@wsggallery.com
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Co-Owner & Professional Abstract Stone Sculptor at WSG Gallery
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- Project Coordinator at Pulse Engineering
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- Shepherd University
- Shepherd University
- Frostburg State University
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Carl Wright’s Summary
Carl Wright is an abstract sculptor who works in wood and stone to create sculptures that embody quiet beauty and promote a peaceful environment to live and work in.
His sculptural themes are embodied in: the Motion, Striving, Music, Tranquil and the Exuberant Series. His sculptures are a respite from the hurly-burly of modern life and are an expression of tranquil, purposeful living.
Carl works in abstract sculpture since his themes are universal.
Highlights:
~ Professional full-time artist for twenty years.
~ Carves stone sculpture from tabletop size to corporate lobby proportions.
~ Carves stone for interior and exterior applications.
~ Stone themes: independence, assertiveness and tenderness.
~ Has stone sculpture in homes nationwide and a Fortune 500 Executives' home in Zug Switzerland.
~ Two sculptures in Algonquin, Il gracing a community center entrance
~ A sculpture in a bio-tech company in Durham, NC.
~ Represented by four galleries.
About artwork for the home and office:
Homeowners know the value of art for their homes. Art is also of great value for business owners. According to two recent studies, art in the workplace is a way to enliven your work environment, produce better results for in-house projects and convey professionalism and sophistication to clients. Art, particularly sculpture, can also help brand your business as professional and forward thinking.
Email me at carl@wsggallery.com if you would like sculpture in your home, office, for a client, for a project, or would like a link to the two studies for the value of art in the workplace.
Art Gallery Representation:
The Chasen Galleries of Richmond, VA http://www.chaengalleries.com
Somerhill Gallery of Durham, NC http://www.somerhill.com
SOHO Myriad of Atlanta, GA http://www.sohomyriad.com
Progressive Galleries, Lancaster, PA http://www.progressivegalleries.com
Carl Wright’s Specialties:
Abstract Stone Sculptor, Artist, client consultant, writer, sales,closer, cost estimator, budgeting, sourcing, logistics, public speaking, giving seminars, and completing jobs on time and under budget.
Carl Wright’s Experience
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Co-Owner & Professional Abstract Stone Sculptor
WSG Gallery
(Privately Held; Fine Art industry)
July 1988 — Present (21 years 6 months)
WSG Gallery is a fine-art company that specializes in painting and sculpture. Our artwork is represented nationwide by a network of art galleries that sell outstanding artwork by talented artists. In addition our artwork is collected nationally as well as internationally.
Responsible for all facets of business and their effective utilization.
Logistics: Handle purchasing, forecasting, expediting, & in-house inventory of raw materials to promote smooth operation of projects through business. Research, interview & evaluate new vendors as potential suppliers.
Respond to RFP’s & RFQ’s to provide future business for the company. Forecast long-lead items critical to clients’ custom work delivery. Manage delivery logistics for raw materials with special unloading equipment and manpower; to ensure an easy trouble-free delivery and stocking of the raw materials. Maintain in-house stock of raw and finished goods, replenishing as necessary.
Ensure all accounts receivable & payable were current. Guarantee all projects were delivered on time, under budget, & to customer’s complete satisfaction.
Sales/Marketing: Responsible for the retail & wholesale selling of artwork and accessories from the store. Met with client to assess needs and suggest appropriate solutions. Cultivate new customers by a mixture of mailings, press releases, brochure distribution and Internet solicitation. Write proposals & grants for new business. Negotiate with client to remedy problems and arrive at a satisfactory remedy – which were rare.
Client Service: managed customer relations for the sculpture part of the business. Delivered high dollar items to clients and made sure they were completely satisfied. This included: the design and finish of the items purchased but made sure that no scratches were on floor from moving equipment and no furniture damaged. -
Project Coordinator
Pulse Engineering
(Public Company; TNL; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
November 1982 — June 1988 (5 years 8 months)
Duties: Was responsible for projects from bidding stage through shipping the final units. Was responsible for 3 to 6 projects at a time. Total project material budgets were $250,000 to $1,250,000.
Responsibilities at initial bidding: ensuring bill of materials were current with latest drawings; selected vendors to bid on stock & custom built assemblies; visited vendors for custom assemblies to ensure they were qualified to do work, adhered to specifications, level of inspections, job reports, etc.
When the contract was won, reviewed job budgets & selected vendors to fulfill parts delivery in cost-efficient manner. Procured manufactured parts & services by cost analysis, past performance, delivery requirements or contractual requirements. These parts included off-the-shelf parts, sheet metal stampings, castings, & assembly services.
Monitored quality & delivery times to make sure schedule was not impacted. Wrote work orders for production staff specifying which sub-assemblies were to be integrated into larger units. These work orders were used by in-house and government inspectors to help them monitor the workflow. Monitored work flow on the production floor projects to ensure that goals were accomplished.
Interacted with department managers & government representatives. Attended & occasionally ran meetings that were related to projects for the benefit of government reps. Visited suppliers' manufacturing facilities to solve problems that could not be handled by telephone.
Results: Managed several projects at one time totaling over a million dollars ($1,000,000). Used organizational, purchasing, & negotiation skills to deliver projects under budget on time or ahead of schedule. On one project the two prototypes were delivered 5 months ahead of schedule directly due to my work. Because of early delivery, Pulse Engineering received an incentive bonus, which was crucial in setting up the Company's 401K plan.
Carl Wright’s Education
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Shepherd University
1994 — 1996
Was Full time student in addition to running WSG Gallery business.
Graduated Dec. 1996 with a Regents Bachelors of Arts with a Fine Art Focus. -
Shepherd University
Regents Bachelor's of Arts , 1996
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Frostburg State University
1992 — 1994
Was full-time student in addition to running WSG Gallery business full time.
Additional Information
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Carl Wright’s Interests:
Solar, wind and alternative energy, financial news, innovative marketing ideas,
Carl Wright’s Honors:
Sculpture installed in Fortune 100 Client's home in Zug Switzerland.
Public Art Installations:
Motion & Eihei at City of Algonquin, IL Public Art Series. 11/1/2007 – 11/1/2008
Permanently installed artwork into Tamarack, a conference center located in WV. Jan. 2003.
Art Gallery Shows Participated in:
Spring at the David Dickerson Gallery in Beckley, WV. 3/17/08 - 4/17/08.
Flora, Fauna, Fabulous, & Fun at Chasen Galleries, Richmond, VA 4/15/08 - 5/25/08
Philadelphia Sculptors at West Chester University Jan. 2008
Marriage of Art Show at Ed Chasen Fine Art, Washington, DC 12/15/2007 - 1/5/2008
Shapes of White Show at Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC 7/20 - 8/31/ 2007
3 on 3 Show at Mountain Laurel Gallery Gallery, Berkeley Springs, WV 10/2006 - 12/2006
Stone/Wood/Steel Show at Fine Art & Artists Gallery in Washington, DC. April/May 2005.
Four Contemporary Cabinet Makers Invitational Show at Washington County Museum in Hagerstown, MD. 10/2 - 11/22/1998
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