architectural
installations My site-based installations use
architecture as a metaphor. They are made to resemble architectural ruins or
construction sites. These sculptural environments take the form of enclosures,
doorways, or walkways and invite the viewer to enter into them. In
the past, I used construction materials such
as structural steel, lumber and corrugated metal. I am now creating environs with more ancient materials and methods such as rammed earth, hewn timbers,
and stacked stone. Building artworks on-site has made me increasingly interested
in using natural and locally available materials. Whenever possible, I site these
installations in venues that
allow the work to respond to time and weather as part of the process.
These sculptural "ruins" reference both the ephemeral nature of human
presence as well as the shared human language inherent in architectural forms. In addition to the larger installation
works, I continue to create smaller sculptures and collage-drawings.
These works serve as an important part of my overall artistic process and help
me explore ideas related to human history and landscape. Click on the photos for
further images and information.
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landscape installations
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interior installations
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sculptures
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interior sculptures
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collage drawings
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