Sculptural forms expressed through manipulation of geometric shapes

Abstract

The works in the Master's Thesis show were created over the last six months. The pieces are a continuation of growth and of directions explored during the past few years. An effort was made to expand in both size and concept the direct wax process of working in cast metal. The thesis has been directed toward the immediate, spontaneous experience of the creative act. In order to further the communication of the creative experience as the scale of the work increased, an attempt was made to retain traces of the working process. The use of a scored line, as drawing, is beginning to develop as an essential part of the work. In order to further communicate the immediate creative experience, the traditional attitude of refining was rejected. With the development of each individual work the use of color played a more important role. As a future possibility of exploration, the development of this concept may lead to an integration of the geometric shapes in my constructions with similar architectonic forms. This, along with the investigation of new and different forms, will offer an opportunity to continue my involvement in spontaneity as a major element in my work.