Sculptures figurative work in textiles
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Intercessors
A series of figurative sculptures:
A Long Run Home (above, slide show)
Beach Woman (left)
The Moon (below)
Inspired by the poetry of David L Benson (poems of the same titles in And We Were Sailors, Creative Press).
These Intercessors carry our hopes, fears and desires about those far away, those past and places yet to come.
Engineering the Ephemeral
There is a built-in fragility to these sculptures. They each have life added through lights and movement (the Moon) but they also, have death. The electronics, lights and motor can only last so long.
The Intercessors have a life and will create memories in those who experience them. Eventually, as with all storytellers, they will pass on.
However, the figures themselves will remain and the strength of these women will still speak.
A series of figurative sculptures:
A Long Run Home (above, slide show)
Beach Woman (left)
The Moon (below)
Inspired by the poetry of David L Benson (poems of the same titles in And We Were Sailors, Creative Press).
These Intercessors carry our hopes, fears and desires about those far away, those past and places yet to come.
Engineering the Ephemeral
There is a built-in fragility to these sculptures. They each have life added through lights and movement (the Moon) but they also, have death. The electronics, lights and motor can only last so long.
The Intercessors have a life and will create memories in those who experience them. Eventually, as with all storytellers, they will pass on.
However, the figures themselves will remain and the strength of these women will still speak.
I designed and constructed the electronic systems and programmed the Arduinos used in the sculptures. Fellow artist Pierre Garigue created the light composition seen in Long Run Home. We are members of ProtoShed and
have collaborated on several electronic/textile works. ProtoShed- a lively St. John's, Newfounlandland MakerSpace. A variety of experience and interest between members result in eclectic projects. |
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Handhelds Small figures to cradle in your hands
~4-5 inches;artworks made of reclaimed cloth,painted and beaded, polymer sculpted hands and face
~4-5 inches;artworks made of reclaimed cloth,painted and beaded, polymer sculpted hands and face