Work statement: My object in creating sculpture is to engage viewers of all ages and interests and invite them to interact with my work. I want them to experience each piece from many perspectives and, to see their surroundings from a new vantage point inside the piece. The impulse and the time it takes to interact with a piece changes a person’s state of mind, if just for a moment. I seek to incorporate humor and a sense of play and wonder in my work. Childrens' drawings and magicians’ illusions inspire me as do primitive images found in African and Oceanic art. These influences find their way into my work through simple lines, shapes and structures, many of which include kinetic, interactive elements and bright colors. I enjoy using industrial materials in unique, surprising ways. While there is an element of lightness in what I create, I believe that humor and play in art can draw something unique and profound from each of us. |