Forest and Form: Wood Sculptures by David Hostetler – Hostetler Studios, Athens, Ohio

Celebrating 100 years of vision, craft and the feminine muse.

Forest and Form presents one of the most significant gatherings of David Hostetler’s wood sculptures ever shown in Ohio. This exhibition features monumental works carved from elm, walnut, cherry, and other native hardwoods, offering a deep look at Hostetler’s evolution as a sculptor of the female form.

Installed within the artist’s historic home and studio, the show creates an immersive “forest” of carved figures — many of which have rarely or never been exhibited publicly.

This exhibition launches David Hostetler: A Century of Form and Spirit, a year‑long centennial celebration honoring the artist’s legacy, craftsmanship, and influence on American sculpture.

The event is free and open to the public. Select works will be available for purchase.

A video of David’s work shown during Art Basel in Miami Fl at Art Miami