IAN SWORDY: DIRECT CARVING ON THE GROUNDS AT DUCK CREEK December 1, 2024 - July 13, 2025 On The Grounds Reception: Sunday December 1, 2024, 2pm Artist Talk: Marbling the Mind - Sunday June 22, 2025, 2pm

IAN SWORDY: DIRECT CARVING CHECKLIST

The Arts Center at Duck Creek is delighted to present an outdoor exhibition of recent marble sculptures by artist  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 July 13, 2025, the exhibition features 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.

For more information on the artist, visit https://ianlcswordy.com