Scott Troxel is a contemporary sculptor who makes objects that feel like they were designed for a future that almost happened—sleek, optimistic, slightly mysterious. His wooden sculptures carry the confidence of mid-century industrial design and the curiosity of the Atomic Age, landing somewhere between a prototype and a relic. You want to pick them up. You want to know what they do. Troxel creates wall sculptures that draw from the visual language of mid-century modernism, the Atomic Age, and early technological design. His work moves between nostalgia and futurism, referencing forms that feel familiar yet speculative—objects that suggest both past utility and imagined purpose. Working primarily with solid wood, he builds sculptures that emphasize shape, balance, and surface. Natural grain, bold color, and occasional texture coexist within each piece, allowing material and form to remain equally present—wood’s inherent strength and organic variation contrasting with clean geometry and saturated hues. His Small Pops series distills this approach into compact works with a strong physical presence. Developed in response to the scale and duration of large public commissions, these smaller sculptures allow for speed, experimentation, and variation—maintaining visual weight through chunky forms, graphic palettes, and a clear mid-century sensibility. Troxel’s background in industrial design, product development, graphic art, and brand management continues to inform his studio practice, bridging commercial design and fine art without hierarchy. His work has been exhibited widely across the United States and internationally with notable installations at The Hotel del Coronado in San Diego and The Shard in London. His sculptures are held in corporate, hotel, and private collections worldwide. Troxel works from his studio and woodshop on the southern coast of New Jersey. Work by Scott Troxel is available through Illumine Gallery. Please inquire for commissions and shipping.