A Means to an End is a phrase that describes a thing that is not valued or important in itself but is useful in achieving an aim or something done only to produce a desired result. While most of my art pieces are full of intentional (if not always obvious) objects that represent or symbolize a component in the metaphor, message or story I aim to convey....there are times that the objects simply fit the space I am filling. I've also been asked if I start with an idea or if the idea comes to me in the process. The answer is yes to both scenarios. I may know exactly what I am making and why, and other times I figure it out along the way. In this case I had the title first. Next I picked up this rusted out muffin tin that fit flawlessly into a perfectly sized wine crate. The rest fell into its rightful place. The end result was included in El Final De Una Era, the final exhibition in June of 2019 at San Francisco's legendary "Wonderland SF" gallery (@wonderlandsf) before beloved owner and curator @irenehfeiks closed the doors one last time to take on new adventures in the artworld. It was a bitter sweet show and I was proud to be counted as one of her hundreds of devoted artists that she affectionately calls her art family. Means to an End, 2019 assemblage, 15” x 20.5” x 8” (Sold) #meanstoanend #theendofanera #wonderlandsf #muffintin #rust #rusty #patina #rustymetal #upcycle #recycle #roundholes #holestofill #compartments #compartmentalize #ouiji #planchette #message #endresult #intheend #wevereachedtheend #theendisnear #theendisnigh #endgame #assemblage #assemblageart #assemblaegartist #foundobjectart #diannehoffmanart #circles #darkart https://www.instagram.com/p/CaNKMwmpZ2l/?utm_medium=tumblr
