The ancestral practice of carving and chiseling rock until it becomes a sculpture or a temple, is a constant that is repeated throughout history. From amulets, votives figures, animals, vessels, female fertility images, sacred symbols, animals; the art of sculpting has left a record of history and speaks a universal language.
Sculptures have the ability to elevate and communicate words beyond sound. Certain sculpted forms have a symbolic significance and often imply something more than its obvious and immediate meaning. A sculpture is quite different from a painting- it exists in space like a human being, or a tree, it needs to be explored in order to be fully appreciated. A three-dimensional work of art involves a special kind of interaction between the viewer and the object. As one becomes more involved, the work appeals not only to the sense of sight but also to the sense of touch. The tactile and the visual aspects of sculpture relate to one another in a remarkable way which enables one to feel the quality of the art. For the quality of a work of art is always determined by a subtle interrelationship between purity of perception and the essence.
The initial concept evolves from an artist who, having conceived an idea, has to capture it so that it will take on provisional shape and volume. Inspiration may come at any time. A work of art can forcefully move ones emotions and provoke thoughts, it can leave one speechless, purely overwhelmed by the intensity of the art. History, childhood events, personal concerns and experiences are provoked by a successful work of art. I believe this is what makes art great.
The diverse sculptures in this ambitious, contemporary sculpture exhibition, Twisted-Chiseled-Fired, combines the unique artist's personal concerns with content, the creative process, technical ability, traditional stone, clay, steel, metal, wire, multi-media and for some, an amazing, playful sense of humor.
Gallery Hours:
Opening Night (Thursday, July 29) 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Monday - Wednesday, by appointment
Thursday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 233 Front Street
