Focus Hawaii Jan Fisher

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Jan Fisher

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Jan Fisher, a BYU–Hawaii art professor and sculptor known for his large bronze monuments and powerful figurative work. Fisher shares his background—from teaching in American Samoa to studying ceramics and sculpture in California—and explains why he works almost entirely through commissions. He describes major projects such as the Koloa Sugar Monument on Kaua‘i, a massive millstone‑shaped sculpture containing near‑life‑size bronze figures, as well as his commissioned fountain for Dr. Robert Schuller and an equestrian sculpture of St. Louis. Throughout the interview, Fisher talks about his artistic philosophy, his shift from abstract ceramic forms to Renaissance‑inspired figurative sculpture, and the emotional and spiritual experiences he has while creating. He also discusses his teaching approach, his belief in balancing art and family life, and his excitement about competing as a finalist in a national sculpture competition in Washington, D.C.

Length of Video

00:29:00

File Size

2.5GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

1987

Keywords

Lance Chase, Jan Fisher, Focus Hawaii, BYU–Hawaii art, bronze sculpture, Koloa Sugar Monument, fountain sculpture, St. Louis High School sculpture, Polynesian figure art, Renaissance influence, ceramics, large‑scale sculpture, art philosophy, artist‑teacher, national sculpture competition

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Fisher, Jan, "Focus Hawaii Jan Fisher" (1987). Focus Hawaii. 134.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/134