Rhythms of Accumulation
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu13948070062021-08-03T06:22:50Z Rhythms of Accumulation Wilberding, Kurt Dietrich Fine Arts Much of my art exemplifies the impermanence and fragility of the physical world around me. Since it often involves materials in a state of entropy, my work tends to emphasize the traces, or residue, of their disintegrating existence. The art is frequently active, living, and in flux. As such, one perspective, one encounter, with the work may not give the viewer a cohesive understanding of the outcome. Silent, glacial events take place that over time can bring about dramatic, unforeseen changes. This fascination with how the traces of some of my sculptures mark out space has led me to explore less transient ways of activating space through my art. Even though the materials frequently change from piece to piece, there is always a sense of working within a family of materials. My sculptures typically consist on one staple material. I have used, for example, large quantities of flour, soap, twine, honey, and steel wool. In my handling of the physical elements of the sculpture, I attempt to infuse the pieces with an obscure, mysterious presence that invites the viewer to approach and investigate them. Labor-intensive process is also an essential ingredient in my work. Many of the sculptures evolve from the accumulation of an obsessive task. Others might view these physically demanding processes as a form of self-inflicted punishment; I find them to be a meditative form of play, for they free up my thoughts from trying to control the final product. By extending the time involved in completing a piece, a more balanced dialogue between my ideas and the work evolves. Through the labor, new and unexpected approaches and directions arise. 1997 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1394807006 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1394807006 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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