... constantly working out the details...

... constantly working out the details...

Monday, March 31, 2008

The tao of sub suburbia

In all of these peices there exixts a cyclical time based element in which things inflate and deflate. This cycle, though only to be set off when the viewer approches references the taoist principles of balance, force (tao) and the struggle between passive and aggressive action.

The balance of form, precision set off by imperfection, the simple made complex and vice versa are instantly apparent uppon approach of the piece. As the work comes to life, a pattern arises, not overly bold, but obvious in its intentions. this pattern is followed by the hand to create the form, and mutilatyed by the hand in as quick of a fashion. The triangle and the circle, The two simplest of shapes are combined and multiplied. The multiplicity, again thoug elegant in its individual aesthetic becomes moot upon viewing the piece asa a whole and appreciating its basic reference to the sphere. This is how the simple arizes and dominates the complex, allowing balance to overcome chaos and disorder.

The force of the approach, though intimidating on first impact, becomes nessacary in order to fully appreciate the silence. In other ways, the cyclical currents inside of the pieces reflect this inner chi provided by the viewerits currents are what actually shape the sculpture. The air in all its delicacy is the driving force behind this work it becomes the penetrator. in the same way that a rock will split a stream, the force of air threatens to split the seams of these sculptures. In the end this force is subdued, calmed by the abscence of action on the part of the viewer. The wu wei. The art of doing nothing. As the weight of the fabric and iron begin to pull and down on the fabric. The once powerful air pressure, now static, is overcome by gravity. The overcoming of this synthetic force is in and of itself as poetic and beautiful, if not more so than the act of inflation.

The constant struggle between passive and agressive forces I dont know what to say at the end of this part, i feel like if i go any further in ths the metaphor and emphasis will start to border on hyperbole. The pieces inflate, they deflate, one hand washes the other, tree falling in the woods, water crashing over a stone, ying, yang, chi, chai, rock gardens, power yoga, tae bo, cheech and chong etc etc,

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