Abandoned Possession, Sculpture & Assemblage
Hello everyone,
This weekend I have been adding more artworks to my gallery page under the headings of sculpture and assemblage. They are a mix of older and newer pieces and made from vintage found objects.
the first piece, Abandoned Possession was created after a visit to Versailles Palace in France.
Versailles palace and grounds in France are lavish and over the top, with gold everywhere. Over the centuries small little and forgotten items are abandoned and go astray.
My ideas for this piece are deeply rooted in the opulence and grandeur of the Versailles palace and grounds in France, where gold is ubiquitous and excess is celebrated. Through my Versailles series, I explore the concept of discarded and overlooked objects that have been lost amidst the extravagance of Versailles over the centuries. Working within vintage cigar tins, utilizing them as a metaphor for the forgotten items scattered throughout the palace. The first layer consists of vintage rusted tin , which serve as a nostalgic and reflective starting point and invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between extravagance and neglect, and the subtle beauty that can be found even within the smallest of abandoned treasures. You can see the artwork here
Concretematter 4
I am constantly inspired by the natural world around me and this piece is all about exploring the concept of opposites. I've always been drawn to the idea of combining materials that are typically thought of as different or even opposite, such as hard and soft. By bringing these materials together in my sculptures, I hope to create a deeper sense of connection and balance. Each piece I create is a journey of experimentation and discovery, and I hope to inspire others to see the beauty in contrasts through my work. My sculptures serve as a reflection of the beauty and complexity of the world we live in.
Axis of Evil - Sonata
My reflections on war and global conflict. This piece, in particular, is a response to the invasion into Iraq in 2003. It features a music box playing Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" while a gunslinger from the "Wild West" spins around. This juxtaposition represents the contrast between beauty and violence, and how there is often an underlying darkness beneath the surface. Beside the black box sits 5 glass vials filled with symbolic elements, adding another layer to the narrative. I hope my art sparks conversations and encourages deeper thought about the impact of war on humanity. You can see the artwork here