Denise S. Tennen is a sculptor and public artist with 33 years in the field. Graduating from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, she worked as an architect for seven years and became a registered architect in 1985. Sculpting became Tennen’s vocation in 1988.
Tennen’s specialty is creating site-specific artwork. She creates sculpture series and commissions as a solo artist and, since 2001, collaborates with groups to design and construct installations expressive of their community. She draws on her architectural background to ascertain and meet the aesthetic needs of her clients as well as to integrate her designs into their environments.
Tennen’s goal is to create inspiring works of art that resonate with and enhance peoples’ lives. Her intention is to bring beauty and enjoyment to the world through her work.
