This book proudly presents the vision of Wesley Wofford as seen through the sculptures of his Solo Exhibition: ‘Beneath the Surface’. Following in historical tradition, Wesley Wofford uses the human figure to consider emotional issues that, for the most part are either polarized in the public media, medicated to dullness, or ‘swept under the carpet’. The concepts of the show stress the need for balance within our psyches, and confronts the notion that we are to be ‘forever happy and occupied’. This book captures the essence of the exhibition, and pairs Wofford’s eloquently written statements about each sculpture with beautiful photography of the immersive installation. The sculpture with the accompanying text is presented in a powerful quietness that is certain to move a response from the viewer.

Wesley Wofford is a classically inspired figurative artist with a contemporary edge that produces sculpture that speaks in an enduring yet modern voice. His sculptural style enlivens the surfaces with rhythm and textures that emphasizes the sculptor’s presence. Wofford presents his figures in two modes of expression: one very classically inspired and the other more contemporary and abstracted. The juxtaposition of the two contrasting styles invites the viewers to relate very old ideas to their own modern lives.