I am an artist and I love to make sculptures.
Roland David Smith (March 9, 1906 – May 23, 1965) was an American abstract expressionist sculptor that I particularly admire
I am not familiar with his work.
Abstract expressionism is a post–World War II art movement well worth studying.
that sounds like something I would be interested in.
 It was the first specifically American movement to achieve international influence and recognition.
What kind of recognition?
International and critical - it put New York City at the center of the western art world, a role formerly filled by Paris.
How was it formerly filled by Paris?
After the reign of Louis XIV,  was the birthplace of high fashion and even the modern restaurant.