Scott Troxel is an American abstract artist born in 1971 who lives and works in Marmora, New Jersey. From an early age, he became obsessed with modern art, color, and design. He is a painter, sculptor, and wall sculptor. Recently, the majority of his work has been in the form of wood mixed media wall sculpture because of his three-dimensional medium process. Troxel is always exploring materials and processes. Sometimes he uses repurposed and found materials and other times he purchases materials new.
Troxel predominantly works with wood as his base medium, due to its strength, dimension, and organic nature. The inherent texture of wood combined with paint and other man-made materials allows him to explore the concepts of old and young, worn versus new, organic versus man-made, and the past versus the present and future.
Troxel looks to capture a sense of time in his work and often combines the feeling of different eras within a single piece. He sees this as a direct parallel with human life, as we too grow older and interact with other generations, both younger and older. He is also particularly interested in items that were considered technologically or aesthetically advanced, only to be passed on by the consistency and tenacity of time — for example, an airplane boneyard where cutting-edge fighter jets from the 1960s sit in forgotten decay. These structures are still beautiful to look at from a design standpoint, even though they are no longer modern in the sense that time and technology have passed them by.
Troxel is particularly inspired by mid-century modernism, where wood and organic shapes were combined with other materials to suggest a type of futurism, though now they are considered vintage. Time has passed on but these pieces remain in the context of when they were designed. Troxel wants his works to feel this way, somewhat nostalgic, aged, and organic with the feeling that it could also be from a future time.
Troxel’s artworks belong to a number of corporate and hospitality collections, including the Shard Building, London; Westin Hotels; Wyndham Hotels; Embassy Suites Hotels and more.
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American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Spinnaker
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic, latex, black cherry, MDF & matte varnish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair ...
Acrylic, Latex, Spray Paint
$2,200
"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"CloudHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
Wood, Paint, Wax
"Laguna II" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, orange, mcm, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Laguna II" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Halo Blue
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Metallic Enamel and Epoxy Resin on solid maple Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism ...
Enamel
$1,600
"WavyBlue" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, navy, blue, modernism, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyBlue" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Parallax III
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made in birch on MDF with wax finish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Tex...
Birch, Wax, Acrylic
"TwoBlues" Wall Sculpture mid century modern Wall Sculpture
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"TwoBlues" is a minimalist and modernist, geometric, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Seri...
Wood, Paint
"BigBlue" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, monochrome, mcm, cyan
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"BigBlue" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel. Both vibrant and durable, th...
Steel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Papaya
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic on solid maple and matte clear coat Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC...
Mahogany, Maple, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Spomenick
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by ipe, cherry, mahogany, walnut, boat nails, acrylic & reclaimed suede Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions ...
Acrylic, Mahogany, Walnut
$1,350
"Starfoil" Wall Sculpture-wood, mid century modern, navy, pink, purple, blue mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Starfoil" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are ...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Natural Mystic
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with birch panel, latex, lacquer, enamel & MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art F...
Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blue Copper
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Blue Copper – 24" x 24” x 1” Wood, paint, lacquer on MDF- Wood, paint, wax on MDF Blue Copper is a discreet and elegant minimalist contemporary wall sculp...
Wax, Birch, Acrylic
$2,400
"Outlier" Monochrome Wood Wall Sculpture - tan, gold, black, elegant, modern
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Outlier" is a modern, minimalist, wood wall sculpture made from birch, washed and metallic acrylic and finished with furniture wax. The paint has been sanded back on the edges of th...
Wood, Paint
$1,250
"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flashe" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Wood, Paint
"Beacon" Wood Wall Architectural Sculpture by American Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Evoking both nostalgia and a forward-looking vision, "Beacon" is a dynamic wood wall sculpture that captures the essence of mid-century modernism. Pigmented lacquer on poplar wood cr...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Mint
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Mint 24" x 36” x 1”-2020. Mixed Media – Wood, paint, lacquer on MDF Mint is an elegant modern and minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels and acr...
Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - King
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with Suede Venetian paint, latex, birch, MDF & wax Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other A...
Wood, Paint, Latex, Birch, Wax
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Stasis
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by birch, pigmented lacquer & MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, T...
Birch, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Flow Meter
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pigmented satin lacquer on solid maple Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas Con...
Maple, Lacquer, Pigment
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Tarkka
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with birch panel, teak oil, copper enamel backer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Ot...
Metal, Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Bauhaus Mint
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigmented lacquer on MDF and Cherry Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in...
Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - TwoBlues
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Pigmented satin lacquer on solid maple Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism to make ...
Maple, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Convergence Gold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with Mahogany on MDF painted with metallic gold gloss automotive enamel The inspiration for this piece in terms of design and color came from the mid century modern mov...
Metal, Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Zelus
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with MDF, pigmented lacquer & cherry wood Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair i...
Wood, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Sunday
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic & texture on solid maple, with matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age a...
Maple, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Deceptor
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with latex washes, Birch, MDF & lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in ...
Latex, Birch, Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Limeade
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Metallic enamel, acrylic, texture and Epoxy resin on solid poplar Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid...
Enamel
$1,400
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyOlive" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Wavy Olive
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on maple maple and matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and m...
Wood, Coating, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Poplar
$1,500
"Sungate II" Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Discover "Sungate II," a captivating wall sculpture that embodies modernist design. Crafted from solid poplar wood, this piece features a striking interplay of deep purple and rich b...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Tonka I
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made in matte metallic automative enamel & lacquer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other...
Lacquer
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Outlier
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on birch on MDF and metallic enamel & waxed finish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, includin...
Metal, Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Black Hawk
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on solid maple and matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-cen...
Wood, Maple, Coating, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Divergence
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made in latex washes, enamel, birch & lacquer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art ...
Lacquer, Mixed Media, Birch, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Flashe
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on poplar with gloss clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...
Wood, Acrylic
"Balken" Wall Sculpture-wood, gray, brutalism, architectural, building, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Balken" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for brutalist architecture of the ...
Wood, Paint
"Waikiki" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Waikiki" is a minimalist and modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Artist Scott Troxel says "The piece is part of my popular "S...
Wood, Paint
$1,900
"Blue Zebra " Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, yellow, navy, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Blue Zebra" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Blue Zebra is part of my "Small Pops" Series whic...
Wood, Paint
"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Solar Trees is a modern abstract three piece wall...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"SSB1" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, black, gray, mint, modern)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB1 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and stained shou Sugi ban pine wood. The pine was charred and then brushed back to create a...
Wood, Paint
$1,500
"Reef Club" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Reef Club" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable a...
Steel
"Terrebellum" Wall Sculpture - Modern, white, mcm, mid century modern, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Please Note: This Listing is for a commission. This piece will be made specifically for you. (Colors and palette changes can be arranged). Terebellum is a large modern wall sculp...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$1,500
"Signal 3" Wall Sculpture- olive, orange, minimalism, mid century modern mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Signal 3" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but i...
Wood, Paint
$1,800
"Oranges" Wall Sculpture-wood, mcm, orange, red, pumpkin, navy, blue, modernism
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Oranges" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and ...
Wood, Paint
$1,775
"Tuxedo" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, navy, yellow, Stella
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tuxedo" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Wood, Paint
$3,950
"NavyCitron" Wood Wall Sculpture - navy, gold, lime, yellow, white, walnut, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"NavyCitron" is a striking mid century modernist inspired wall sculpture made from birch, mdf, solid walnut, metallic gold Venetian plaster paint and acrylic paint. Inspired by the ...
Wood, Birch, Lacquer, Paint
"False Idol" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, geometric, navy, blue, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
This listing is for a commission piece based from the original. Please allow 4 weeks for production. Contact us with custom color and sizing requests. "False Idol" is a minimalist...
Wood, Paint
"Spomenik" Wall Sculpture geometric, Brutalism, architectural, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Spomenik" is a wood wall sculpture. Made for repurposed oak, mahogany, walnut, leather, suede and brass tacks, the piece has an overtly architectural feel. Inspired by brutalist mo...
Wood, Paint
"Makaha" (Metal) Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Makaha (Metal)" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and dura...
Steel
$1,600
"WavyBlue" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, navy, blue, modernism, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyBlue" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
$2,350
"Blue Palms" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, blue, cyan, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Blue Palms" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable ...
Steel
$3,950
"Apollo V" Wood Wall Sculpture Modern, black, white, tan, mcm, mid century, pink
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece. It will be made specifically for you. Custom sizes and colors available. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. "Apollo V" is a modern, minimalist, wood...
Wood, Paint
$3,250
"Boofy (Large Version) Mid Century Wood Wall Sculpture- by Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Boofy (Large Version)" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Boofy is part of my popular "Small Po...
Wood, Paint
$2,600
"ChocolateOchre" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, white, orange, brown, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"ChocolateOchre" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. "ChocolateOchre" is part of my "Small Pops" S...
Wood, Paint
"Pinwheel" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, pink, monochrome, magenta, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Metro" Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Metro" is a captivating wall sculpture that brings modernist design to life. Expertly crafted from solid poplar wood, this piece showcases a sophisticated interplay of cream, black,...
Wood, Paint
"Zephyr II" Wood Wall Sculpture monochrome, mid century modern, copper, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Zephyr II is a mixed media wall sculpture. Made from oils on birch, wax, MDF and copper spray enamel. Finished with a hand waxed process. Zephyr II is a complex and sophisticated mo...
Wood, Birch, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - King
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by Suede Venetian paint , latex, birch, MDF & wax Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Ar...
Latex, Birch, Paint, Wax
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Ultra Marine
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with birch, acrylic, satin lacquer & metallic gold venetian plaster UltraMarine is a mixed media wall sculpture. Made from acrylic washes on birch, MDF and gold metallic Venetian plaster paint. Finished with an elegant satin clear lacquer to enhance the wood grain. The multiple opacities of navy and indigo are almost denim-like in color and allow the brown wood grain to add texture and interest to the piece. Ultramarine takes on the abstract form of a soaring building or perhaps a church spire or other tall building in form. Ultramarine is a monochromatic piece which is minimalistic in nature, so the form, composition and the balance of the piece trump a definitive subject matter. However, the shape is reminesent of mid-century modernism, the sputnik design movement and futurism. The result is an elegant wall sculpture...
Metal, Gold