2019-2020 Public Sculptures

“ConCon” is a formalist sculpture that focuses on positive vs. negative space, and Concave vs. Convex surfaces. “ConCon” as a title comes from the play of concave and convex forms visible on each side of the two main forms.

Art is a physical manifestation of an idea or event that calls forth an emotional response from the viewer. It speaks to us and evokes a chord deep within us. Good art challenges us, can make us feel righteous, moves us, soothes us and can bring us peace.

Plastic is a new type of gold. The dollar used to be backed by the gold standard, and now that the international price of crude oil is listed in US dollars, oil has replaced gold as the primary value holding material of the US dollar. Plastic waste is not only harmful to the environment; it is a huge energy loss. I have been playing with solution-focused ideas for utilizing plastic waste. I am interested in the past and future lives of this material, and creating designs, which are aware of the long lifespan and durability of plastics.

The sculptures I create are inspired by Native American ideologies and philosophies that suggest land as offered by nature is too sacred to be acquirable by any one individual. Human connectedness with the Earth and natural cycles are unraveling and in the process the being and self is not only losing touch with its relationship but also allowing the replacement of human relationship within the real for an artificial existence.”

*This work has been generously donated to The City of Fredericksburg by the artist.

All sculpture involves the shaping of light, primarily natural light in all of its nuances and gradations. Natural light makes a static piece animated as it changes appearance thorough out the day. The shadows are part of the sculpture falling on the ground, context or the piece itself.

All sculpture relates to human scale, which is the measure of all experience. Whether larger, smaller or the same size as the human figure, we imbue sculpture with our anthropomorphic attitude. Regarding space and light, sculpture is like architecture except it has no utilitarian function. It also does not have to abide by the human scale of occupation.

*This work has been generously donated to The City of Fredericksburg by the artist.

Martin Luther King Jr. liked quoting the prophet Jeremiah – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Seven human figures – various genders, ages, and shades from light to dark. Despite their differences they have one thing in common: they are all looking up. I thought that they might convey a sense of anticipation and hope for the future.