Paul Shampine
Paul Shampine
Rittenhouse Fall 2026
As a wide-eyed explorer at heart, I find myself captivated by the ephemeral—the fleeting glisten of morning dew, the dance of light through leaves. These often-overlooked moments of beauty form the raw material of my creative process.

At the center of my artistic world lies hydrology, the study of water and its properties. The movement and characteristics of water permeate most of my work, as exemplified in "Pulsed Call," an aluminum and copper sculpture depicting the click-like communication between whales and dolphins.

My artistic techniques are deeply rooted in experimentation and discovery. I delight in reverse-engineering forms, fusing unlikely materials like Murano glass and aluminum, and pushing the boundaries of mixed media. By continually expanding my technical repertoire, I strive to translate the awe-inspiring intricacies of our environment into tangible forms.

Through my art, I invite viewers to pause and appreciate the subtle wonders that surround us daily. Each piece is a celebration of nature's hidden language, rendered visible through an alchemical fusion of materials and imagination.