George Tobolowsky

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) is a Texas based sculptor known for transforming found industrial materials into abstract welded sculptures. He studied sculpture under James Surls at Southern Methodist University during the 1970s and also worked with Louise Nevelson in Dallas and New York. Before becoming a full-time artist, Tobolowsky built a successful career as an accountant, attorney, and entrepreneur, experiences that often inspire the titles of his works. Working primarily with reclaimed steel and scrap metal, Tobolowsky embraces the history and character of discarded materials, giving them new life through inventive compositions.

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) “Wildcatter”, 2011, welded steel, museum purchase with fund provided by the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zale, 2011 (85’’ H x 32’’ D x 22’’ W)

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) “Wildcatter”, 2011, welded steel, museum purchase with fund provided by the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zale, 2011 (85’’ H x 32’’ D x 22’’ W)

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) “My Candy Store”, 2010, welded steel with liquor paint, museum purchase with fund provided by the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zale, 2011 (107’’ H x 91’’ D x 43’’ W)

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) “My Candy Store”, 2010, welded steel with liquor paint, museum purchase with fund provided by the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zale, 2011 (107’’ H x 91’’ D x 43’’ W)

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) “Looking Through the Circle”, 2011, welded steel, gift of Mark and Geralyn Kever, 2012 (18’’ H x 21’’ D x 10’’ W)

George Tobolowsky (American 1949) “Looking Through the Circle”, 2011, welded steel, gift of Mark and Geralyn Kever, 2012 (18’’ H x 21’’ D x 10’’ W)

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