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In My Studio with Nicholas Devlin

VIDEO: Brooklyn-based sculptor Nicholas Devlin shares the techniques, materials, and inspiration behind his fantastical structures.

By Nicholas Devlin
July 2025

Join sculptor Nicholas Devlin in his Brooklyn studio for a never-before-seen look into parts of his process. Learn about the inspiration behind his otherworldly sculptures and discover the unique materials and techniques he’s developed to bring his ideas to life. Devlin’s dreamlike gazebo structure The Alchemist’s Folly appears in the End Note of the Summer 2025 issue of American Craft.

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This article was made possible with support from the Windgate Foundation.

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