I had many different ideas for this piece that morphed and changed as processes failed or materials became too expensive. Originally I thought to attach long flowing skirts to the piece, but couldn't find the right one. Then I decided to use men's boxers, as I like to use somewhat taboo items in my work for humor and shock. However, instead of looking interesting, it merely looked as though I had thrown a random pair of shorts on the sculpture; not cohesive at all. Ideas of attaching draping fabric to the outside of the metal were played around with, but in the end I decided that I wanted to attach fabric scales to the interior of it. I wanted the piece to look like the red fabric was an underbelly of sorts; something vulnerable that might typically remain of sight; the tentacles of an octopus came to mind. The outer edges are metal and dirty as though they have dealt with harsh environments, whereas the interior is soft and delicate; protected from the outer world.
Can you add a list of materials and a detail image of the scales up close?
ReplyDeleteThe red wall in the background is interfering with the color of the sculpture.
I'm glad to see it completes so soon.
Is the red fabric "found"? Is it from clothing?
ReplyDeleteThis becomes such a focal point that it really overshadows the steel- your first "found object".
It is difficult to interpret this in a representational way, because the two forms are so simple. When you say underbelly, that implies that there is a volumetric form, with an under side. The fabric is quite alluring and dramatic- it strongly overpowers an attempt at focusing on the steel. It seems like there needs to be more to the composition, to complete the "narrative" or desired associations.