Artist Overview

Lila Klapman entered the world of sculpture with a passion for dance and years of experience massaging bodies. The depth and range of her life experience can be felt in her work. She believes that life is a work of art in process, and that art draws on our creative connection to spirit- either as the artist or the art lover. When you experience this connection to spirit, the art becomes transformational- a healing force in our lives. Lila's sculptures are poetic and elegant expressions of this healing force.

Working with live models, she captures the spirit in motion, from the subtle movement of a figure in repose to the dramatic exuberance of dance. These pieces stir in us the harmonious feelings of ancient Greece and the romance of Rodin, yet they are very modern. Focusing on what she describes as "the essential line", there is a tension in the blending of grace and flexibility with strength and passion that has a powerful effect on the viewer. Honored by being in private art collections throughout the world, Lila has become increasingly recognized for her ability to convey movement in bronze, naturally and soulfully