New work in the studio

July 8th, 2009

I have always wanted to document the making of a sculpture. I find the process so much more interesting then a final image or product. I started this piece by making the head which is about the size of a cantaloupe, I than built the body and hands in proportion. This piece was started on June 29th, and is about 24″ tall.

I attached the hands and finished the arms last night. The whole sculpture needs to be refined, although the major building is complete.
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Collaborarations with Lena Reynoso

July 6th, 2009

I have been working on some collaborations with wonderful artist, Lena Reynoso. The process started in a very organic manner, our studios are right next store, Lena is a wonderful painter, and making sculptural frames seemed like a great project. First I make the frame out of clay, then I add imagery that I like and that starts to build a narrative. The interesting part comes in how Lena responds to the piece — she has studied, and has extensive knowledge of Indonesian and early American folklore.

I will post more pictures as we make them!

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New work in my studio

July 4th, 2009

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I am in a three person show in September at the Compound Gallery and am working on some new pieces! I will be showing with two long time friends, and school mates, Derek Weisberg and Ben Belknap. I am really looking forward to it!weststudiowall

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