I took a "field trip" through the slums of Peoria (Illnois) - "down the hill" as we said at my university. In addition to seeing things that helped devop my "wabi-sabi" aesthetic, I found a lovely piece of discarded wood in the middle of a street. I took back to campus with me and began carving verious shapes into it. I was going off of the interesting wood grain, but was also reflecting on the "boxed in" nature of poverty and ghettos - hence the title.
Both runs of the reduction were gradations - I remember how much that upset my professor that year. I was a little obsessed with the color blending - As you've seen in just about every relief print in my gallery - but I think I used it well.
Indeed - like a worn antique or artifact, or the oxidation on a copper roof. Beauty is so much more than the highly polished. It is the same reason many cultures value their elders. If you have time, look up these Japanese tenets. Should be easily found through a keyword search on Google:
- Wabi
- Sabi
- Suki
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^Ikue has been a devious member of our community for almost 7 years and in this time he has proven to be nothing short of dedicated and devoted. Whilst volunteering his time over the last 22 months as a Gallery Moderator within the Community Relations Team, Chris has brought the Vector gallery and many vector artists directly into the spotlight. ^Ikue's commitment to the community is evident in everything he touches and you can always find him reaching out to others with an encouraging word. Chris is a natural leader with a vibrant and empathic personality, and is a role model for deviants everywhere. It's ev... Read More
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