David Gonya (20th/21st C) American, Sculpture. Titled "Rising". Abstract metal sculpture. David was born in Maine. Although he wanted to become an architect, life lead him to study mechanical engineering. His specialty as an engineer was in power generation and he was active in the early days of water desalination, finding himself especially content in the design phase of project work. Through the years, architecture remained his aspiration, as it was a reflection of his creative being and his artistic desires. Gonya got the opportunity to pursue his dream/goal of becoming an artist, and has been actively creating works of art ever since. He will continue to make art as long as he is physically able and his art is appreciated by an admiring public. Size: 23 x 24 x 79 in. #3427