IAN SWORDY: DIRECT CARVING AT DUCK CREEK
In collaboration with Entrance Gallery, New York and Moskowitz Bayse Gallery, Los Angeles. 

The Arts Center at Duck Creek is delighted to present IAN SWORDY: DIRECT CARVING AT DUCK CREEK, an outdoor exhibition of recent marble sculptures by Ian L.C. Swordy. Set against the scenic grounds of Historic Duck Creek Farm in East Hampton, NY, this exhibition brings Swordy’s monumental and intricate works into dialogue with the rustic charm and natural beauty of Duck Creek’s storied landscape.

Open daily from dawn to dusk through spring 2025, the exhibition will feature 3 monumental sculptures and one pedestal piece, offering a comprehensive view of Swordy’s innovative approach to stone carving.

Ian L.C. Swordy’s artistic practice explores the physical and philosophical dimensions of carving, treating the process as both a form of live performance and a meditation on material transformation. Working primarily with marble, Swordy juxtaposes meticulously polished surfaces with raw textures and incorporates found objects to examine themes of permanence, imperfection, and artistry.

Swordy’s work has been exhibited widely, including recent solo exhibitions at Entrance Gallery in Red Hook, New York (2024), and Moskowitz Bayse in Los Angeles (2020). His work is currently featured in the group exhibition Grace Under Fire at the Shepherd Center in Detroit, Michigan. A graduate of Hunter College (BFA, 2007) and Yale University (MFA, 2009), Swordy is celebrated for his compelling ability to balance technical precision with profound emotional resonance.

Duck Creek Farm provides a fitting backdrop for Swordy’s work, inviting visitors to experience these marble sculptures in an open-air setting steeped in history and natural beauty. This exhibition reflects Duck Creek’s ongoing mission to present innovative art that connects audiences to creativity, community, and the environment.