Gwen Marcus is one of the premier figurative sculptors working in the United States today. Her work can be seen in museums and exclusive private and public collections internationally.

Critics have praised Marcus for her "sensitivity and comprehension of the human form." Each figure is "powerfully executed and finished with meticulous attention to detail," demonstrating her insistence on the highest degree of excellence and quality in her work. Marcus's "ability to capture movement and emotion in her subjects, along with their inner and outer beauty," is what distinguishes her work.

 




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Marcus is the recipient of many prestigious awards and honors including:

  • Gold Medal of Honor, The Allied Artists of America, Inc.
  • Gold Metal of Honor, The American Artist Professional League, Inc. (a five-time recipient)
  • Gold Medal of Honor, Audubon Artist, Inc. (two-time recipient)
    Gold Medal, Council of American Artist Societies Traditional Figurative Gold Award, Audubon Artists
  • Gold Medal of Honor, The Hudson Valley Art Association
  • Centennial Medal of Honor and (three-time recipient) of the Gold Medal of Honor, The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club
  • Gloria Medal, National Sculpture Society
  • Certificate of Merit, The National Academy of Design
  • Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime
    Achievement Award
  • Fellow and served on the board of the National Sculpture Society




'The Tempest' in Front of the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Massachusetts

The Tempest

This past summer and autumn Gwen had a one-person exhibition and gave a lecture about her work and process at the museum.

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'The Catch'

        

'The Catch' was permanently placed at the Orleans Firebirds Baseball Field in Eldredge Park, MA.
The dedication ceremony and honorary first ball throw by Gwen was held July 30th, 2019

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Gwen at the stunning new Chimei Museum, Taiwan

Gwen visited the newly reopened Chimei Museum. Numerous works by Gwen are currently on exhibit from their permanent collection.

The Chimei Museum boasts one of the largest collections of violins in the world, and significant collections of ancient weapons and Western paintings and sculptures. The new building, which was under construction for four years, is an eye-catching structure that features a European-style design.

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

       

"Performance in Sculpture" Exhibit

Gwen with Judith Lisi, President, Chief Executive Officer of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, Florida by her sculpture 'Ete'. Gwen attended the closing reception for 'Performance in Sculpture', works by National Sculpture Society Members.

Recent News

Sculpture Review Magazine

Recent Article and Cover of Sculpture Review Magazine

Studio Evolution: From the Basement to Perfection


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Newest Work and recent Awards:

'Jasmine'

Bronze, Life-size child
37 1/2"h x 12 1/2"w x 17"d

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Recent Awards

'Fantasies'

Bronze
12 1/4"h x 9 1/2"w x 13"d

The Gold Medal of Honor, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, New York


Lectures, Class


Artist in Residence and Taught a Masterclass at Brookgreen Gardens

Gwen was invited to lecture about her work and conduct a masterclass workshop at Brookgreen Gardens.

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