August 27, 2011 – 6:06 pm
this is one of a new series (small relics). there were originally twelve relics but now only eleven remain (this may be significant). these are close-up views of one fragmental, encrusted relic in greyscale, which reflects my concerns in the making of them…
this is part of the imperfect circle project idea begun sometime in 2010, as one [...]
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Also tagged circles, decay, exhibition, fragments, history, imperfection, philosophy, relics, sculpture, time, wabi sabi
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February 16, 2011 – 12:47 am
it has been twenty years since my first artworks using squares. it is quite a scary thought that i haven’t (except in drawing) ever deviated from this pictorial format – as mentioned many times the concept of akind of objectification and visual containment ensues. however, i have been quietly contemplating the square’s more rounded friend for [...]
January 16, 2011 – 11:43 am
this… it’s a very small papier mache bowl, the first one of a few that i have have been making. this paper bowl has a green-blue-grey stone-like patina with a tarnished gold interior…
this paper bowl has been inspired by my interest in primitive & prehistoric art, raku ceramics & the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi [...]