One Moment in Time

On permaent display in the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, NH

"a very precious and enduring material became evident to us (symbolized by the gold), a very beautiful, "spirit", released to us, and the heavens around us."

Read about Fred's patience and perseverance building this clock

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Fred's unique perspective was cultivated through years of association with renowned artist/sculptor Wendell Castle. Upon graduation from the Wendell Castle School, he served as an artisan in Castle's studio. Fred approaches his contemporary works from a sculptural perspective first. He fulfills commissions for residential, commercial, and public installations. A notable public installation is an eight-foot tall sculptural clock for the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord NH. Fred has received grants from National Endowment for the Arts through the NH State Council on the Arts and has exhibited in art galleries throughout the country. His works have been published in books and magazines. Fred also designs for a commercial furniture company and currently has furniture designs in prominent retailer, Crate & Barrel. Fred is a member of the American Society of Furniture Designers, Industrial Design Society of America, the Sharon Arts Center and a juried member of League of NH Craftsmen. Read about his "Olympic Effort"

Fred was recently featured in New Hampshire Home Magazine