Courtney BrownWhat I am curious about: the natural world, technology, art history, metal working, predictive fiction, informs the visual language I use to communicate in my sculpture. I try to create forms that convey an investigation into where these subjects overlap, in conflict or in concert. I admire the work of the Surrealists, who created a visual language for the unconscious. I borrow from primitive culture to find roots of archetypal and mythological symbols. I make predictions, to invoke future scenarios that are volatile, ripe for existential questioning. Clay, wax and metal are used in my sculpture to build a texture and form language that captures the qualities of many other materials, captures the affects of time, captures organic, fleshy forms, as well as the beauty of decay. As a sculptor, I am hands-on, I draw, sculpt, mold, manipulate and fabricate each piece. Casting is done commercially and any collaborations are duly noted. 3D programs and 3D printing are also utilized where they are best applied. |