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Putnam said tnat ne naa enougn worn to Keep him busy before the National Cathedral Commission, but the prestige of the job greatly boosted his reputation.
“It’s sort of the cachet of doing work for the cathedral and the honor of being asked to do work for the cathedral that takes it to a little different plane,” he said.
Recently Putnam departed from the intricate Gothic style that has defined his work and began creating flowing, abstract sculptures.
“I'm old enough now and I hope I have enough money in the bank that I don't have to work full tilt on commission work," he said.
The Caulfield Gallery in Washington will show a collection of his new work through the month of May. The exhibition is titled “New Directions." ,
Putnam said he has little Interest in showing Ns sculptures in big-city galleries.
“it’s nice to be able to show locally in the county, and enough people come through to see it," he said.
The Caulfield Gallery will handle most of his work, but 24 Crows in Flint Hill and the Geneva Welch Gallery in Washington will display some of Ns smaller works.
Putnam will also lead a tour of the iron work at the National Cathedral on May 10. Admission is $10. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https ^/tickets. cathedral. org/public/show.asp or call 202) 537-2228.
“New Directions" at the Caulfield Gallery is open to the public and free of charge. The gallery will hold an opening reception on May 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. Refreshments, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. At 3 p.m., Putnam will talk about Ns work.
Caulfield Gallery is located at 325 B Middle Street in Washington, in a building shared with the Middle Street Gallery. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 10 a m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment
—Compiled by Matt Peikey
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