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Reaching toward the most simple general representation of the figure, the figure intertwined with abstract art.
"Grace": A long creative jaunt yielding numerous sculptures and paintings. Inspired by modern dance, these works pursue figurative art in a fresh new format.
"Grace" - First Sculpture Series
Early sculptures were created after making a collection of line drawings portraying various dance movements. Trying to catch the basic energy, poised in a sort of lyrical lineation.
There was a hesitancy to fully accept these pieces during the making. In their stark simplicity would they have sufficient gravity?
"Grace" - A series of seven pieces:
18" - 22" tall, Steel, Epoxy, Bronze finish
"Grace" - Painting Series
Accompanying initial sculptures are seven paintings. They continue with a refined portrayal of the figure.
After numerous iterations, settled back with simple strokes and neutral colors... modest like the sculpture.
"Grace" - A series of seven pieces:
13.5" x 13.5" each, Oil paint on canvas
Sculpted limbs express a variety of dance positions.
There was a hesitancy to fully accept these pieces during the making. In their stark simplicity would they have sufficient gravity?
There was a hesitancy to fully accept these pieces during the making. In their stark simplicity would they have sufficient gravity?
"Grace" - Second Sculpture Series
A new approach, massed and shapely this time... static in nature, capturing gestures in statue like poses. Again fairly uncomplicated, with cleanly shaped appendages... an organic representation of dance.
"Grace" - A series of three pieces:
16" - 17" tall, Cast plaster, Wax finish
"Grace" - Interpretive Painting
Summarizing, a compilation of images from previous works. Numerous color combinations were explored before capping with this intense swerve of complimentary red-green hues. Had to get back to color.
