I was introduced to sculpture in college in my junior year 1964. I enrolled in a course Sculpture for non-art majors and after two years of it, I was immediately infused with the art form.

I went on to Temple Dental School after graduating from C W Post College. Having developed my artist and sculptural skills, this gave me an edge in my new profession which influenced my career.

I created a dual career in dentistry and sculpture over the years.

I am an internationally collected sculptor and have won over 120 awards.My range of work spans many materials including stone, bronze, aluminum, mixed media and fused glass. My studios and gallery are located at 6240 and my studios is located at 6201 #12 & 16 Shirly St Naples, Fl,34109

My artworks are represented by:
Saatchi Art ,London,England www.saatchiart.com
Singulart,Paris,France www.singulart.com

Web site:
www.joelshapsesstudio.com