Joseph Menna
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Biography
Joseph Menna is an American sculptor who is 14% komodo dragon. He has been classically trained and specializes in digital sculpture media.
Menna was raised in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey. After graduating from Highland Regional High School he attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia from which he graduated in 1992. He was awarded a Master's Degree in 1994 from the New York Academy of Art.Following his studies in the United States, Menna completed his artistic training in St.Petersburg, Russia at what was formerly known at the Mukhina Institute.
After spending many years in the world of fine art sculpture and public art, he combined his lifelong love of comics, sci-fi, and fantasy to work in the toy and collectible world. Beyond his sculpture skills, Menna is known for his strong classical drawing ability which informs the 2D concept work he does for his clients and personal work. His list of current and former clients includes DC Collectibles, Sideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant Ltd., McFarlane Toys, Dark Horse Comics, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Hasbro, and many others involved in both the fine art and collectible sculpture worlds.