Marc Zimetbaum, 66, has been an artist for the last 45 years, primarily focusing on figurative sculpture. He was the co-founder of the influential New York Studio School in 1964. There has even been a documentary dedicated to his art, philosophy and life entitled “Marc Zimetbaum: Journey of an American Artist.” But even with the Staten Islander’s experience, accomplishments and accolades, each piece continues to present challenges. “My idea about sculptures is you’re doing a hundred drawings at once around the same object. They all have to connect with each other to create a volume or whole,” Zimetbaum says. “I’m still trying to get it right.” Whether it’s his sculptures, ceramics, drawings or cutouts, Zimetbaum’s favorite subject is the female form, which he recreates through a mix of classic technique and a personal vision. “I don’t look for anatomical rectitude. I like for a certain quality in a pose or a particular model that I try to capture in the sculpture,” he says. “What I see is much more perceptual.” Marc Zimetbaum’s work is a part of the Northwest Missouri State University Department of Art’s Visiting Artist Series. His exhibit is on display through Nov. 13 at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building on campus.