George Segal

American, 1924-2000. George Segal was a famous American sculptor and painter well known for his life-size cast sculptures. The artist was also a prominent figure of the Pop Art movement. Born in 1924 in New York, George Segal grew in a New Jersey poultry farm. The artist studied at the Stuyvesant High School and later went on to attend New York University. The artist also attended many other academic art programs at the New York University, Cooper Union, and the Pratt Institute.

The Pop artist started his career in painting and later developed an interest in sculpture. Segal was eager to create an image in the real world and did not incline towards abstractionism. With fellow young artists, he became a member of the 10th Street scene and created expressionist artworks and paintings based on figurative themes. His best works include signature white plaster sculptures of people imitating different poses in daily life. The historical events and cinematic scenes in his sculptures feature a haunting depiction of 20th-century American life. George Segal sculptures have a brilliant use of white color and life-size scale. The prime elements in his work have an intense and realistic effect on the viewer. The white color of his plaster sculptures alienates and neutralizes the human subjects from their common motifs. Segal’s sculptures are carved with attention to detail. They also portray his mastery of composition, putting pieces together and stacking these pieces. His artworks also feature the influence of Cubism.

George Segal Pop art paintings and sculptures are often on sale at leading auctions. Collectors can find George Segal sculpture at online auctions. The artist also received many awards for his creations, like the notable 1992 Lifetime Achievement Award in Contemporary Sculpture, from the International Sculpture Center. George Segal Pop art at online auction is also a popular choice by many Pop art collectors.