Colin Shakespeare

Reclamation

Milled Wood, Plants, Logs, Jars, Bugs, Soils

Reclamation is designed to show the process of nature reclaiming what humans have manufactured. One day everything will return to nature through decay and destruction, however with this life is nourished and is able to sprout a new in some cases literally. No matter how well built something is everything is still under the same natural laws in the large biosphere we call Earth.

Jeffrey Churchman

Jeffrey Churchman

" a moment of intimacy and fear "

2020

steel, spray paint, toilet paper roll

(dimensions pending)

a form created to induce feelings of fear and discomfort in the slightest sense.

coupled with playful primary colors giving a sense of nostalgia for a long forgotten time on top of the vulnerability of having no more toilet paper, this piece represents a brief moment everyone has encountered and nobody enjoys.

 

Ulyana Gore

 Ulyana Gore

Dragon

2020

Steel, glass

12”x13”x6”

I wanted to show the juxtaposition between the calming atmosphere of nature and the dragon as a powerful creature also often associated with destruction. I wanted to play with the idea of perception and how our culture shapes our views. I am currently taking a class on Tibetan art and one of the subjects is wrathful deities. When first introduced to the images, I thought to myself, why would anyone worship these frightening looking beings that resemble wrath when Buddhism is all about compassion? As time went on I learned that in Tibetan culture they are regarded as protectors and their forcefulness is what is needed to cut through ignorance or scare away evil spirits that cause disease and misfortune. It shows that appearances can be deceiving and what we initially perceive to be true is not the full reality. I think it is important to question our initial thoughts on any situation and be able to look at it through a different lense. In some ways this dragon is a representation of 2020. On the outside it is fierce and chaotic, but when reflecting on it there is also a gentler and positive side to it. For me personally when I reflect on how it has benefitted me and what I can learn going into the future, I think about how it has made me more appreciative of simple things like having a job and being able to leave the house. With more things being online and my schedule being flexible It’s allowed me to spend more time with my dog and have more free time to take him to the dog park and go on hikes. This dragon serves as a reminder that even though you can’t always control the environment, you can control your mindset and cho

Sebastian Velasquez

 

John Sebastian Velasquez

"The Right Tool for the Job"

2020

steel, wood

5' x 4' x 1'

    Thumb Tongs, an homage to the precious abilities that human hands posses, is a tool created with the unlimited potential of human touch, but with no specific purpose at all.  Just as the human hand, it is the right tool for the job.

Adam Sexton

 

Adam Sexton

Egg

2020

Cement, cork, matte medium

16" x 10" x 6"

Egg is an attempt to reconcile the relationship between what is true and what is false. How aspects like perspective, material and time shape not only physical objects but our ideas and understandings. Everything is impermanent and malleable given the right external forces. 

Madison Horton

 Madison Horton

Flux
2020
plaster, gypsum, marble 
unknown dimensions

Flux is defined as the action or process of flowing or flowing out. Life - now more than ever it seems, has been constantly shifting, constantly changing, constantly flowing. I find myself often feeling like an unknowing victim battling against the whims of the world. The persistent, almost rhythmic nature of my troubles has led me to develop a discordant peace with myself and my surroundings. 

I wanted this piece to be a physical manifestation of this growing feeling of uneasiness and chaos that seems to have become a persistent aspect of my life and probably yours as well. I wanted this piece to show the messiness of life, the chaotic nature of living, and the comfort that can be found within turmoil.

Esther Lee

 

Beauty from Ashes

2020

Mirror frame, paper, tulle, thread, ashes

60"x19"x120"

Initially my idea started with just an old mirror frame. I knew what materials I wanted to use for this sculpture but didn't have my concept. One day as I was driving the phrase, beauty from ashes popped into my head. I knew I wanted to create a piece about how I have been feeling these days. From this negative view I had of myself, someone had broken through my dark reflection to show me true beauty. It was an invitation to known my worth and beauty not only on the outside but within me. I wanted wanted to create a piece where other people could resonate and have a meaning of their own. I honestly think this piece can be interpreted in many different ways. (not the lighting I wanted :( )