Leo Monohan is a pioneer of paper sculpture. With a simple set of tools, he creates three dimensional pieces of art.
In this interview you learn how he developed his unique art form, how he discovered his personal combination of symbols and techniques. Monohan shares insights regarding the differences between pretty and deeply personal art..
He talks about finding himself in his art, tossing out the pretty and easy in favor of the deeply satisfying, growing up in the Black Hills after World War II, the difference between skill and passion, the importance of art school, and being a lunch bucket artist. Monohan was the first recipient of the Walt Disney scholarship at Chouinard Art Institute. Since then he has taught at Chouinard, owned a very successful ad agency in Los Angeles and been recognized as having developed a unique and original art form.
Thank You Leo
In Memorial – Lynn’s Butterfly – By Leo Monahan
For the beautiful butterfly you created in memory of Lynn Powers. I sent Leo a group of condolence cards received after Lynn’s death and he sent back this amazing butterfly.
Creating sculpture in paper