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Jim Gion was born in Oregon and began playing with clay as a youngster. Since that time his interest in making sculptural images has never flagged. Even while serving in Vietnam he sought out an old Vietnamese sculptor who taught him to make bronze castings. After returning from Vietnam Jim studied Fine Arts at Oregon State University and Portland State University where he received his BA. Jim graduated from OSU in 1976 and then returned to Asia where for ten years he lived and worked in Japan, maintaining a studio and producing numerous works in clay and plaster. On his return to the US in 1984 he built his own foundry and began casting and finishing his own bronzes. He has also continued to work in other media, including: terra cotta, raku and steel. Jim’s work can be found in international collections, and he has completed commissions for private and religious organizations, including: Japanese American Historical Garden, Waterfront Park, Portland, OR. Sculptural Columns. Bill Robert’s Transit Mall, Portland, OR Bas relief portraits of Bill Robert’s. Saint Joseph’s Care Center, Olympia, WA. Crucifix and bas relief Madonna and Child. Barbara Sue Seal Real Estate Offices, Portland, OR. Twice life-size bronze seal. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Albany, OR. Life-size bronze Madonna. Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR. Life-size portrait bust of Robert Pamplin, Jr. Evergreen Airlines, McMinnville, OR. Bronze bas relief portrait of Mike Smith and Rory Draeger.