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Consider Being More Lighthearted as You Journey through life, Step by Step

Project: Positive Fragments

Statement of Intent:

Utilizing 25 lbs. of clay, create either a single or a series of negative impressions taken directly from architectural-related objects and situations.  Upon creating negative clay impressions, cast positive reliefs of said architectural impression/s in plaster.   Create a sculpture to address, relate to, intervene, or activate a specific architectural situation or entity. Utilizing steel, preferably scrap and other material/s, create a work that addresses ideas relating to line, structure, architecture and space.

Structure:

Impressions of the wire fence outside of the sculpture building were made on step stone size pieces of wet clay. Actually each ‘stepping stone’ was pressed twice upon the fence. Positive reliefs were made with plaster.  The plaster stepping stones were dipped in a diluted solution of Nutmeg Brown acrylic paint. This color complimented the metal of the ladderl oA class member kindly allowed me to use his metal ladder sculpture. Studio scrap metal was used to elevate the ladder  to a 40’ angle off the floor.  The stepping stones were placed on the ladder.

Inspiration of the Sculpture:

Parsa’s art work has always made me smile and laugh.  I wanted to incorporate one of his pieces into this sculpture.  His metal ladder, with its top rung playfully slanted is the backbone of this piece.  Metal scraps give it height. The stepping stones give it a direction and motion. Together they represent a journey. 

In this case life’s journey with an underlying suggestion:

Consider being more lighthearted as you journey through life, step by step.

Vickie Siegel

December 4, 2023

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