Author: gymfuzz

Artist Statement

I made a very conscious decision. Everyone has a body. They may vary in size, shape, and ability, but we all have one. I decided that I would tell my stories within this construct: the silhouette of the human form.

My premiere joy as an artist begins with woodwork. The carving of the silhouette is the first major step in each creation. I use my instinct moreso than assigned proportions. This is art, after all.

The stories deepen with the application of smaller elements that will transform the work into mosaic. Various types of glass, tile, paint, and fabrics are used to further develop story.

At first glance, viewers can discern whether the subject is nude or clothed. Skin tones may be traditional; or they may have other connotations when yellow, blue, or green. For example, green can mean naive, wealthy, or vegan. Viewers must dive deeper into each piece.

I also use fabric and symbols as indicators. Fabrics can give clues to ethnicity or the type of affair the subject is attending. Symbols simply supply greater meaning.

Oh! There is one particular factor that makes my mosaic bodies distinct. The subjects are without head, without hands, and without feet. I feel it is a new way of looking at the term “body language.”

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Jim

 

There is a temptation to say that the first art humans made was sculpture. Perhaps it was, but more likely sculpture and art made of durable materials was able to survive the millenia better, and thus the oldest surviving evidence of early art is made of stone. To be honest, sculpture is a form of art that fewer people experience on a daily basis. Our modern, electronically-connected, hyper-exposed, visually-oriented world is constantly exposing us to images, but proper sculpture is expensive and requires special care, and so we see much less of it. Having said that, it can have a greater impact on us when we see it, just because it is more rare, and more real, able to be touched and walked around and sensed in its surroundings.

Our lives are busy, full, and often just a bit chaotic. Downtime is becoming a scarce commodity. Even when we have time to relax, we often do not have a choice as to where or when, and thus must take what solace as we can snatch. Thus it is that fewer and fewer people are having the opportunity to relax and savor nature in their own natural state. Being naked outdoors in our society today requires time and planning, and often money, and all those things are becoming increasingly rare. This is a pity, because actually getting naked in the great outdoors has an impact on a person like nothing else can. It is our goal to increase the opportunities for people of all classes, races, ages, and abilities to experience naturism (non-sexual, social, mixed-gender nudity) for the first time. This does require effort and money, and we are seeking help to do this. If you are able and willing to assist, please drop us an email.

Today’s art is “Homo Erectus” by Aron Demetz.
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