Daily Sculptures: Damien Hoar de Galvan's Year-Long Artistic Challenge

Damien Hoar de Galvan, an artist based near Boston, has embarked on an ambitious project that intertwines creativity with daily discipline. Beginning in January 2024, he committed to crafting a small wood sculpture each day for a full year from his home studio in Milton.

Hoar de Galvan aimed to invigorate his artistic process, exploring new materials and techniques while juggling the challenges of parenting during the pandemic. “I thought it would be a good way to change up how I was making things,” he explained. Without a clear plan for the sculptures, he focused on intuition, allowing each piece to evolve organically rather than following pre-set sketches.

Despite a brief interruption due to a trip to Barcelona, he successfully completed 362 sculptures by the end of 2024—just shy of a leap year's total. It was only when Tessa Bachi Haas, a curator from ICA Boston, visited his studio that he began considering showcasing his work. This culminated in him receiving the prestigious 2025 James and Audrey Foster Prize, which includes an exhibition at the museum.

The exhibition, titled “I don’t think I’m ever gonna figure it out,” features a diverse array of vibrant, geometric wood pieces arranged on five long shelves. Each sculpture, standing just a few inches tall, serves as a snapshot of a moment in time, reflecting Hoar de Galvan's yearlong journey of exploration and creativity.

As he prepares for upcoming exhibitions in Tokyo at Gallery Side2 and Gallery Naga, art enthusiasts can follow his latest creations on Instagram.

Source: www.thisiscolossal.com