Derek Charleton
Rust
2022
5" x 13" 4 1/2"
The Rust figure was mostly an experiment with the aging and rusting of steel utilizing an older figure I had made for another sculpture; the House. The House sculpture had sat out for about two semesters, allowing the piece to naturally rust and decay before I decided to rip off some of the figures attached and re-use them. I took each figure that I took off and repaired fragile parts, such as the arms and legs, sprayed a little bit of vinegar and salt on it, and set them back outside to let some of the fresh mig welds rust over. I think there is something to be said about both the beauty and the discomfort with the decay and destruction of steel.
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