Paul DiPasquale
Paul DiPasquale is a sculptor of many facets. If you live in Virginia, or have traveled through, you’ve likely seen his work. Paul is the artist behind widely seen statues such as the Arthur Ashe monument on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Virginia, the King Neptune statue featured prominently on the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, and the Native American figure head that once perched atop The Diamond baseball stadium in the heart of Richmond, VA.
Paul’s unique work space rests in his backyard in the Fulton Hill district of Richmond, Virginia. The outside seems non-descript until you get in close and find busts of past works adorning its front facing broad side, watching you on your approach. Paul recounted how the black tar stained support beams were once supporting pieces of a railroad constructed in the early 20th century that once ran through Church Hill, VA. Stepping in, you are greeted by tools of the trade in every corner and traces of former pieces and works in progress throughout. Paul’s property is a museum of his work, with recognizable and iconic pieces greeting you on your approach in his yard, and many of his more personal pieces throughout the inside of his house that he was gracious enough to provide me with a tour of.
You can find Paul on Facebook here, and on Instagram here.
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