The lil’ guys have come along way since I moved
to New Mexico. They started out as sculptural forms that suggested seeds.
Their desire for motion led to the development of propellers, wheels and
wings. Those elements become part
of their form and character. In
recent explorations, I've spent much of my time working with paper, taking a break
from steel. This focus on drawing exposed a lack of space for the lil' guys to
explore. I took this realization off paper and back into steel to create new
characters along with bits and pieces of their world. Much like seeds growing
into trees, the lil guys are also maturing and expressing their individual
personalities. They have sprouted legs and
appear to start walking. The building of a space for them to
explore was the next
step. As they begin their journey into that new space, they encounter unknown
objects along the way. Trees and boulders work as landmarks of the first steps
in their journey. They begin to show their feelings and curiosity for
their new world. Expressing their
desire for knowledge by exploring their surroundings, the lil guys mimic
our drive to explore.
