Transformations
In the fall of 2021, I looked around at all of my “bins of potentiality,” at the fasteners, findings, ropes, strings, fabric, wire, and more items I had deemed art worthy. I envisioned a new mixed-media, sculptural series that would pay homage to the materials I associated with my grandfather's work as an auto mechanic and his recreational interests and give me an outlet for the thoughts and questions as I transitioned from my studio to a new creative venue during the pandemic’s isolation. I also felt a bit of catharsis – sometimes minor, but always an affirmation of hope.
The word "transformations" kept floating through my thoughts as I arranged the bits and pieces on wooden circles, within previously-welded wall frameworks and on wooden pillars, incorporating them into my more organic sculptural forms. And, the idea that, as a culture, we are at times hard-pressed to find comfort within the surplus of trauma and fear. And how we might collectively evolve towards our dreams and desires for more, hmmm, civilized socially- and environmentally-supportive communities. And, how this series could be of service to our community.
See Transformations @Kirks' for Kirks' page for more information about the Transformations event to support Kirks' Grocery.
See Sculpture + Community Engagement, an interview article in The Grocery List with Kirks' Mary Serbe about my inspirations, passions and reasons for offering my work in support of Kirks' future.
Thank you to Ted Kim for the luscious photos!
The word "transformations" kept floating through my thoughts as I arranged the bits and pieces on wooden circles, within previously-welded wall frameworks and on wooden pillars, incorporating them into my more organic sculptural forms. And, the idea that, as a culture, we are at times hard-pressed to find comfort within the surplus of trauma and fear. And how we might collectively evolve towards our dreams and desires for more, hmmm, civilized socially- and environmentally-supportive communities. And, how this series could be of service to our community.
See Transformations @Kirks' for Kirks' page for more information about the Transformations event to support Kirks' Grocery.
See Sculpture + Community Engagement, an interview article in The Grocery List with Kirks' Mary Serbe about my inspirations, passions and reasons for offering my work in support of Kirks' future.
Thank you to Ted Kim for the luscious photos!
Circles
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Transformation 1 (Strength Through Sharing)
2021 15 inches diameter x 2.5 inches deep wood, copper tubing, empty bullet casings, string, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 2 (Finding the Light Within Chaos)
2021 16 inches diameter x 6.5 inches deep wood, copper disks & wire, steel wire, rhinestones, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 3 (Emerging from the Weight)
2021 14.5 inches diameter x 5.5 deep wood, steel and copper washers, steel and copper rings, aluminum foil, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 4 (Soul Diving)
2022 14 inches diameter x 2.5 inches deep wood, steel fishing weights and plate, copper wire, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 5 (Recognizing Commonality)
2022 17 inches diameter x 1.5 inches deep wood, steel washers, wing nuts, empty bullet casings, copper bullet heads, steel, seltzer chargers, copper disks and knob, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 6 (Centered Path)
2022 16 inches diameter x 1.5 inches deep steel, poultry and cable nails, steel plate, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 7 (Solidarity)
2022 18 inches diameter x 5 inches deep wood, steel seltzer chargers, steel & brass empty bullet casings, rivets, aluminum dryer conduit, film negatives, paint, glue In Private Collection |
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Transformation 8 (Aphrodite Rising)
2022 18 inches diameter x 5 inches deep wood, brass mesh, brass, copper and steel findings, cotton rope, suede, mirrors, paint, glue In Private Collection |
Rectangle
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Transformation 9 (Vulnerability and Power)
2022 26 inches high x 21.25 inches wide x 6 inches deep wood, kiln-formed glass, bronze, copper wire, empty steel bullet casings, paper maché, paint, glue In Private Collection |
Concaves
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Transformation 10 (Ancora Imparo/Still, I am Learning)
2022 86 inches high x 32 inches wide x 19 inches deep wood, steel, screening, paper maché, painted canvas, metal charms, glass, paint, glue |
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Transformation 11 (Into the Flux)
2022 70 inches high x 28 inches wide x 15 inches deep wood, steel, screening, paper maché, painted canvas, glass, film negatives, sand, paint, glue |
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Transformation 12 (Nourishing Joy)
2022 67 inches high x 224 inches wide x 11 inches deep wood, steel screen, paper maché, string, rope, findings, paint, glue In Private Collection |
Pillars
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Transformation 13 (Ancestress Wisdom)
2022 79.5 inches high x 28 inches diameter wood, steel, buttons, fabric, string, paint, glue |
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Transformation 14 (Rooted, Weighted, Grounded)
2022 73 inches high x 24 inches diameter Wood, stone, moss, steel, suede, string, glue |
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Transformation 15 (A Hand Up)
2022 67 inches high x 17 inches diameter Wood, stone, copper and steel nails, steel rod, paint, fabric, string, glue |
Columns
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Detail, Transformation 16
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Transformation 16
2022 93 inches high x 9 inches diameter Wood, cotton rope, stone, steel, nails, string, paint, glue |
Detail, Transformation 17
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Transformation 17
2022 108 inches high x 9 iinches diameter Wood, stone, moss, suede, glue |
Detail, Transformation 18
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Transformation 18
2022 99 inches high x 7 inches diameter Wood, rope, fabric, ribbon, string, glue |
Detail, Transformation 19
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Transformation 19
2022 80 inches high x 9 inches diameter Wood, stone, steel, moss, suede, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 20
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Transformation 20
2020 87 inches high x 7 inches diameter Wood, film negatives, paint, string, staples, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 21
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Transformation 21
2022 93 inches high x 5 inches diameter Wood, brass mesh and wire, fabric, ribbon, string, glue |
Detail, Transformation 22
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Transformation 22
74 inches high x 5 inches diameter Wood, fabric, yarn, jute, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 23
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Transformation 23
2022 66 inches high x 5.5 inches diameter Wood, steel and copper wire, yarn, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 24
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Transformation 24 2022 60 inches high x 4 inches diameter Wood, rope, suede, fabric, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 25
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Transformation 25
2022 66 inches high x 7 inches diameter Wood, fabric, string, suede, glue |
Detail, Transformation 26
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Transformation 26
2022 48 inches high x 6 inches diameter Wood, copper tubing, moss, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 27
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Transformation 27
2022 54 inches high x 6 inches diameter Wood, fabric, suede, string, glue |
Detail, Transformation 28
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Transformation 28
2022 54 inches high x 4 inches diameter Wood, copper mesh, rope, string, glue |
Detail, Transformation 29
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Transformation 29
2022 54 inches high x 6 inches diameter Wood, aluminum mesh, copper and coated steel wire, string, paint, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 30
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Transformation 30
2022 54 inches high x 5 inches diameter Wood, string, glue In Private Collection |
Detail, Transformation 31
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Transformation 31
2022 60 inches high x 5 inches diameter Wood, copper wire, fabric, ribbon, string |