Lynn Weiler Liverton works in a variety of media ranging from monumental bronzes to small scale sculpture utilizing found objects. Her work can be found throughout the city of Honolulu and in private collections nationwide.

“I began my career as an Architect and practiced in both Boston, MA and in Honolulu, HI. The discipline of architecture as a profession and the training I received while working as an architect has continuously served me in my approach to creating art. Gaining my Masters of Fine Arts honed my skills with various media and exposed me to many interesting aspects in the field of fine art.

Although the approach to each art piece is different, the method of executing the vision is the same. I am inspired by my clients, my dreams and the relationships in which I engage both past and present. When I am working on a memorial, I research as much as possible throughout the creation of the piece. I gather information from family members, photographs and any print or media I can find about the person to be immortalized. The challenge lies in trying to capture the spirit of the person I am modeling. The best way to find this, if the person has already passed, is to speak with those who were known and loved by the person. By the time the piece is finished I truly feel as if I too knew the personality behind the clay.
During the creation of the memorial for the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division Association, The research consisted of accurately identifying the appropriate uniform, weapon and accoutrements carried by each of the soldiers in their respective eras and areas of deployment. Emotionally I drew upon the many stories I heard from the veterans themselves as well as those involved in the present day military conflicts.

When I am working with new clients, I request as much involvement of them as possible. The more time spent with the client at the beginning, the more assured the project is of success. When working with a committee of individuals, I encourage a continuous open dialog. I use the stop points in the process that naturally occur to gain approval from the client(s) before proceeding. Nothing is cast in bronze for perpetuity unless everyone is happy!! I have enjoyed working with all of my clients thus far and, in fact, remain in contact with all of them.

The pieces of contemporary art that are chosen for display in art exhibitions are created in much the same way as the memorial work. I have an image based on a dream, an experience or a relationship and find ways to strengthen the idea. Accuracy is important to me in this arena as well. If the piece relates to an older person, for example, I will find objects relevant to that time period. This has lead to some very odd collections that keep growing in bins in my studio! My goal for the contemporary artwork I create is to engage the viewer and evoke a memory personal to him or her.

The statement “art as useful object” is what drives my furniture design. I believe it is important to create beauty in function as it adds to the quality of life. My furniture designs are vehicles for artistic ideas built with the craftsmanship allowing for a long life of use.