Recycled Paper Mache, Paper Pulp Clay and Mixed Media My current endeavor, referred to as The Pulp Fiction Creation series, is dubbed this because the medium was primarily recycled paper, although, through experimentation it has grown to encompass many other materials as well. This series has become an obsession inspired by the elusive beauty of Mother Nature's creatures. These creatures inspire and drive me to capture their beauty in order to possess it.
As an artist, I am compelled by these creatures, large and small, to recreate them as seen through my own eyes, in order to possess them and covet them, while at the same time allowing them their freedom to exist unfettered and unharmed. This compulsion has much to do with that primal drive that make humans want to capture and possess something beautiful or unique. Most likely, the same reason any artist creates anything inspired by the beauty of nature.
Capturing that beauty, that essence, and the individual spirit of each of these faux or fictitious creatures in my own style is my ultimate goal. Each creature is unique and as a result, each sculpture created new challenges that required a varying mixture of media and techniques. Each creation begged me to explore something new in order to capture that particular creature's essence. With every sculpture attempt, a new appreciation for the ultimate creator is reaffirmed.
As an artist, I am compelled by these creatures, large and small, to recreate them as seen through my own eyes, in order to possess them and covet them, while at the same time allowing them their freedom to exist unfettered and unharmed. This compulsion has much to do with that primal drive that make humans want to capture and possess something beautiful or unique. Most likely, the same reason any artist creates anything inspired by the beauty of nature.
Capturing that beauty, that essence, and the individual spirit of each of these faux or fictitious creatures in my own style is my ultimate goal. Each creature is unique and as a result, each sculpture created new challenges that required a varying mixture of media and techniques. Each creation begged me to explore something new in order to capture that particular creature's essence. With every sculpture attempt, a new appreciation for the ultimate creator is reaffirmed.
Streets of Monticello Association will be selling limited edition copies of my replica of the White County Monument to the public through November 1st or until the edition runs out. Contact the Monticello Library, SOMA, or Kathryn Springer to order yours asap!
Relief Poppy
Paper Clay, wire, Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 24"
$675
