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- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Detroit MI
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Detroit Brothers Custom Cycles - College For Creative Studies
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- In my work I strive to keep metal-smithing traditions and techniques of the past alive while also pushing the boundaries of the trade. I draw most inspiration from my surroundings in Detroit. The landscape offers me many opportunities to explore location, scale, and texture through my steel works. I am also highly influenced by the characteristics of artist Albet Paley and Tom Joyce. Their example as makers of ornamental, utilitarian, and expressive objects has set a high precedent that I strive to achieve.
In my most current works I am using the process of inflating steel forms using compressed air. This method has allowed me to explore the expansive qualities of steel. This in depth study has sparked my interest in site-specific installations. Inflating steel forms into existing permanent structures I am hoping to create dialog between the original environments and the object I am imposing into it. Although occasionally hidden or obscure my inflations, for the truly observant, are recognized as integral and dynamic to the overall site. The installation process allows me to redefine and contribute to each site; similar to a graffiti artist, my installation seeks to introduce a meaningful contrast or juxtaposition between art and landscape. Constructing the on site inflations I am challenging the expectations of gallery, public art, and creative process.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://stevenmcshane.carbonmade.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- metals
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Poppy Porter posted a status"It's nice that Ted the dog has taken to flopping out on the workshop floor but 8 stone German Shepherd doesn't half take up a lot of floor!"
Poppy Porter commented on Poppy Porter's blog post Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield"They are pretty massive :-) and include a frankly insanity inducing number of tube rivets! There is a good photo of his rings in the catalogue which I think you get a copy of as an exhibitor. Unfortunately I didn't take my big camera only…"
The Justified Sinner commented on Poppy Porter's blog post Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield"Thanks for sharing that, Poppy! I hadn't quite appreciated the scale of your pieces! Did you get any photographs of Chris Boland's pieces, which I also love."
Poppy Porter commented on Vicky Saragouda's blog post Contemporary Jewellery @ COLLECT 2013"Was very disappointed not to make it this year! Fabulous pieces, particularly that headpiece."
Poppy Porter posted a blog postDown to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield
They like their fountains in Sheffield. The first thing that greets you on leaving the railway station is a wonderful cascade of water. I walked across the city centre to my hotel and the peace gardens had fabulous fountains and children leaping around them, it seemed every courtyard was running water for the newly warming Springtime.…See More
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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Dude your work is kick ass! Thanks for the add!
Cheers
DJ
I came across your page and thought you might like to submit to our calls for Crafthaus online exhibitions.
Small Treasures in Wood and Metal
http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/open-call-small-treasures-in
In the Making:Short Demo
http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/crafthausexhibition/forum/topics/call-for-entries-in-the-making
Glen & MarieLove your work: remarkable...
Do you have any videos of the "inflation" process in action? I would really like to see that.
Beautiful results.