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THE ASTROOBJECTS
The AstroObjects are fantastical gadgets inspired by the building blocks of the universe: from atomic structure to solar systems. They are machines of unknown purpose. Aesthetically, they recall the polished brass complexity of antique astrological instruments. I’ve always been visually and conceptually drawn to the mechanical, and fell in love with gears as powerful symbols of purpose and potential. Every element of each sculpture is made entirely by hand (there are no found objects in this work) using bandsaws, sanders, Dremel tools and flex-shafts, hand-held saws, hand files and sandpaper, and many other tools as needed. The natural color of each type of metal is utilized with purpose; the sculptures gradating from copper, through bronze or red brass, yellow brass, and finally to aluminum and steel. The title of each piece is dictated by a key I created, and each digit within the brackets refers to physical characteristics: [size, form, arrangement of elements, order of metals used].
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