At 98, Thaddeus Mosley Is Still Building His Forest of Wood Sculptures

At 98, Thaddeus Mosley Is Still Building His Forest of Wood Sculptures

Thaddeus Mosley’s wood sculptures weigh hundreds of pounds and typically rise high into the air, soaring far above the 98-year-old artist, who stands just 5 feet and 3 inches tall. But despite the gigantic size and monumental weight of his sculptures, Mosley approaches his elegant creations with ease, nimbly picking up their heavy pieces and balancing them so that they look light and delicate. He works alone, using a small crane to move his pi…