While still in high school, Turner began selling his sculptures to
local collectors. After studying Fine Art and Communication at
the University of New Mexico and with private instructors, he moved
to Hollywood, to work in motion pictures effects. He
created miniature landscapes, spaceships, airplanes, and buildings as well
as life sized monsters, aliens, robots, prosthetic makeups,
dolphins, rhinos, and gave super heroes their muscular physiques.
Over 30 films feature his work - including "Beetlejuice," "Ace Ventura," "Star Trek VI" and "Judge Dredd" - plus TV shows, commercials, magazines, amusement parks, and Planet Hollywood Restaurants. Turner explains, "I needed the film work to improve my technique, range, and discipline. When making something that is supposed to be living and breathing, you must be detail conscious, right down the pores in the skin. Now that computer imaging is so prevalent, I had to decide - become a button pusher or continue molding clay."
Mr. Turner has returned to fine art bringing an abundance of ideas, technical expertise, and a strong sense of character and drama. His sculptures reflect his dynamic sense of anatomy & rhythm with attention to detail. "I want my work to, if not tell a story, at least suggest one. The viewer should believe that something came before and something will follow after."
His sculptures - western, contemporary, and erotic - have appeared in juried shows and galleries around the Southwest. He was awarded second prize at the '98 Golden State Sculptors Association exhibition. Private collections in more than twenty states and Canada proudly display his work .
View an Illustrated Demonstration
of how Doug Turner creates his sculptures.
Editions Gallery
128 E. Marcy street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505)820-6148
Bardean Gallery
Park Square
2125 Louisiana NE Suite 180
Alb. NM
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