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Angela Grenga: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2014) Grenga, Angela, artist
The artist's statement: There is movement in every aspect of life. Movement is the essence of life, from the smallest atoms in our bodies to our planet functioning as one living organism. I am influenced by movement in the elements and how it relates to the world that surrounds us. I explore movement in the element of water through aquatic themes, specifically water dwelling creatures and the fluid motion of water. Through the use of kinetic elements in my work I connect the fluidity of movement to explore the element of air. The element of air is also evident in the study birds and flight. I explore the element of earth through the use of my materials, metal and stone. Specifically, I am interested in unique stone settings and fabrication of settings designed around the stone. The element of fire appears in various hot fabrication techniques, and in themes of fire and heat. My work captures the experience of these four elements as we move through the world around us.