"Art is a vehicle with which we can explore culture, tradition and knowledge, and carry these valuable things forward into our own lives and the lives of future generations, giving them some sort of meaning, purpose, and depth of feeling. It is a means, among many, to know ourselves and to know the world around us. Art is not a word for everyone, and that’s ok, but art is present in some form or another in everyone’s lives. Without it, the world would be bleak and empty, a dead sea. With it, the simplest and most mundane of actions can be suffused with meaning and happiness. Art does not change the world, but art has the potential to change our state of mind, which is a good start."
Opposable Thumb
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I’m always looking for the right tool for the job. When that tool doesn’t exist, I create it.
But what better tool can there be for the delicate task of drinking tea out of porcelain teacups, or for pinching a friend in the waist, I wonder. 
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Bronze Cutlery, 2015 A.D.
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Hand sculpted in wax and cast in bronze.
Using a historically significant process such as lost wax casting, my intent was to frame these objects in a different light, to bring our attention for a moment to the way we see and relate to the seemingly meaningless, mass-produced stuff that surround us in our daily lives. |
Plastic cutlery.
Someone designed these everyday objects. They are the product of human ingenuity and creativity but Hi-tech machines spit them out in the blink of an eye, they cost only a fraction of a penny to produce, they are given out freely, and they are thrown away without a thought.
They exist in an endless variety of forms; most fast food chains have their own custom-made designs. Nevertheless, they retain the main characteristics of those three age-old eating tools: the fork, the spoon, and the knife.
They are designed in function of their manufacturing process and material properties, not for their beauty or elegance. Despite this, they have a certain appeal: The simple lines are refined; the structural ridges that give them strength, like steel girders, offer an interesting tactile experience; they weigh practically nothing.
Much of todays culture and society could be revealed through these inconspicuous artifacts of daily life.
Someone designed these everyday objects. They are the product of human ingenuity and creativity but Hi-tech machines spit them out in the blink of an eye, they cost only a fraction of a penny to produce, they are given out freely, and they are thrown away without a thought.
They exist in an endless variety of forms; most fast food chains have their own custom-made designs. Nevertheless, they retain the main characteristics of those three age-old eating tools: the fork, the spoon, and the knife.
They are designed in function of their manufacturing process and material properties, not for their beauty or elegance. Despite this, they have a certain appeal: The simple lines are refined; the structural ridges that give them strength, like steel girders, offer an interesting tactile experience; they weigh practically nothing.
Much of todays culture and society could be revealed through these inconspicuous artifacts of daily life.
Lost Keys
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These keys serve no purpose anymore, but I kept them just in case...
The doors they opened are long gone. I can’t even remember what these doors looked like, but the image must still be there somewhere, imprinted in my mind. |
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