Thomas Hopkinson

Having realized early natural talent for artistic expression, Tom's training includes private tutoring in Venice, Italy and courses at the Worchester Art Museum School and AIPH. For many years, Tom was a member of the late Sister Trinita Marie Amorosi's sculpture group at Immaculata University.

Tom worked in construction, steel fabrication, fine arts picture framing, and professional photography, prior to returning to his first love of sculpting. Working in stone, ceramic, bronze, and wood, Tom continually challenges himself, seeking to capture form, movement, personality, and natural beauty, which bring each of his unique works to life.

 Tom describes his art in the following way: “I approach my work as a challenge of expression. With each piece, I make an effort to increase the complexity and stylization of my technique while maintaining an artistic candor and fun in the creative process.  In working with natural stone, I take into consideration each stone's individual characteristics of size, shape, color, and flaw, allowing all to define and enhance the personality of the emergent piece. Working with bronze inspires additional technique in detail and realistic interpretation. My hope is to inspire all who view my work to look at nature through a different lens and see it anew.”

Tom has exhibited his work at the Abington Art Center, Arts in the City, Chester County Art Association, Daylesford Abbey, Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Immaculata University, JAM Gallery, Malvern Retreat House, and Yellow Springs Art Shows. Tom has also exhibited his work as part of a 2-artist show at the Boyer Gallery in Pottstown, PA and offered sculpture classes in conjunction with Pleasant View Farm in Douglassville, PA. In addition to his studio work, he works part time at Immaculata University in the ceramics studio and as an adjunct professor.