Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on May 23, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Martin Puryear! May your day be as smooth and polished as your sculptures, and may you never find yourself tangled in wire or stuck in tar. Your masterpieces like "Sanctuary" and "Box and Pole" have shown us that wood, stone, tar, and wire can speak louder than words—though thankfully they don't talk back!

Your incredible talent for turning everyday materials into timeless art continues to inspire us all. Here's hoping this year brings you even more success—and fewer splinters! Keep sculpting greatness; the world eagerly awaits your next masterpiece. Cheers to another year of creativity!