Born and raised in New York City, Al’s heroes were the weight throwers of the New York Athletic Club and the abstract artists that were breaking new ground in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. 

"Hard work and a goal of making it to the Olympic Games enabled me to join my throwing heroes and this same drive makes it possible for me to create unique and interesting abstract art. " 

Al was fascinated by placing color on white canvas and witnessing something that had never been seen before.

"Never having an athletic coach or teacher or  mentor in art, everything I create comes from within."  Al Oerter