James Joseph Shay
Artist Full Name: James Joseph Shay III
Based Out Of: North Bennington, Vermont
Bio:
James Joseph Shay III is a sculptor, printmaker, and DJ based in North Bennington, Vermont. He has participated in the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show, Valley Artisan’s Small Print Show, and presented his sound sculpture Ancestors of the Right Rhythm Speak at the International Society for the Study of Surrealism’s centennial conference in Paris, France.
His work often explores memory, perception, and emotional resonance in everyday environments, using sculpture and narrative reflection to connect personal experience with broader questions about presence, responsibility, and freedom.
Site: Bennington Museum
Sculpture Title: Riddle of the Sphinx (for Cary Ann Shay)
Dimensions: 15/32 in. × 4 ft. × 8 ft.
Materials: Wood, Plastic, Metal, Acrylic
Price: $2,000