Artist Bio
Born and raised in Utah, Jason P. Millward began an early love for nature which led him to sculpture and an appreciation for the arts. After a decade of sculpting public and private commissions in bronze, culminating in a pair of life size skiers for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He earned a Bachelor's degree of Fine Art in Sculpture /Ceramics at Utah Valley University where he was first introduced to alabaster carving. During this time Jason was able to take his traditional sculptural training and discover his own unique style. He was asked to teach 3-D Design and sculpture courses while pursuing his degree. After graduation, he obtained a Master’s degree from Utah State University with an emphasis in stone carving. Jason enjoys researching and obtaining a variety of stones from Utah quarries and public lands through government permits. Currently he is teaching part time at UVU while turning his attention to his sculpture career. He Is enjoying success in commissions in bronze and stone. Jason’s studio, and stone yard is in American Fork, Utah where he resides with his wife and two children.
Ascending Graces
White marble, 2020
Carved in white Utah marble, Ascending Graces began as a free carve from a 4’ scrap of marble. Free carving is an exercise where the form of the stone guides you to an unplanned design which is more of an act of discovery rather than forced will. Eventually the sculpture revealed itself to be three graceful spiraling forms ascending vertically. To me these forms represent my hopes and prayers, to others it may represent something else.
Breaching
Pink alabaster, 2020
Carved in pink Colorado alabaster, “Breaching” is a free carve from a piece of alabaster. Free carving is an exercise where the form of the stone guides you to an unplanned design which is more of an act of discovery rather than forced will. Eventually the sculpture revealed itself to be the head of a whale‘s head emerging amongst swirling water, creating a rhythmic chaos. The whale can only be seen from one side and was entirely unintentional.
