Four years have passed since the inception of the Harry Bertoia Research Project. Over 28,000 miles of travel have joined people who are passionate about his work. Many friendships have been created and the resolve is ever stronger. Our library now contains more than 16,000 digital pictures and an impressive database. Yet, the work has just begun. Sifting through bits and pieces of information and oral recollection, the image of this great artist emerges from oblivion. We have mourned the passing of many of his collegues and friends. Thankfully, we have met them and recorded some of their memories for posterity. The task is always incomplete. We carry on through many disappointments because the goal is not only a personal one but a voyage of knowledge and discovery. Mary, besides her neverending quest for lost pieces, is now engaged in doing video interviews of the people who knew him best.

For those of you who are new to this site, Mary Thorp is pleased to share with you her passion for the work of Harry Bertoia. On this site, you will find information about his work and his sculptures. The intention of this site is to have others share in the exploration of the work and life of this incredible artist. While quietly working in his studio, he created a revolution in the art world. His fascination with what metal would do guided his continuous investigation. He not only liberated sculptures from a base (see MIT Chapel photo), he also added sound to sculpture (tonals, gongs, singing bars) and brought a "zen" interpretation of nature's beauty to our environment (bushes, dandelions, willows).

The Harry Bertoia Research Project is an educational, privately funded venture not associated with any other gallery, group or studio.