Notwithstanding the apparent freeform of his sculptures, there's always a natural component to the design. Although his forms appear abstract and non -representational at first, Bechler sees close kinship with natural forms especially fish, birds, shells, and water. He enjoys the similarities of these shapes and often incorporates their elements into his work. The multiple interpretations of his sculptures are so prevalent that he is thinking of leaving his works untitled to allow the viewers to define the shapes for themselves. Often hidden in the abstraction is also a figurative form: head, arms, hips, thighs appear as the forms become continuously changing metaphors. Further, the fluidity of the curves invites the eye to travel their surfaces evoking a sense of motion in these stationary shapes.

The majority of his figurative pieces possess the same flow of line and elegant curve as the more abstract works. Yet Bechler has also created several tradional pieces, such as the 23 inch high bronze bust of Dr. Emil Frie commissioned by The Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

While he is concerned with reaching new levels of artistic achievement, Bechler feels sculpture, as a genre, should maintain certain qualities, that shape and form are the important elements of sculpture. For him, the three dimensionality of the object is inherent in its definition as sculpture and should be respected by the artist. And he prefers to let his statements -surface subliminally- as he creates each form.

Certainly part of his subliminal message is an expression of his personal bond with and love of the natural environment- obvious to observers who view his sculptures and marvel at their curved shapes, distinctive forms, and well -crafted designs.

More to come …… Soon …… Maybe