Stress and angst of a material body: waste and disgust in the Built Environment.

Abstract

Introduction / abstract Through both imagery of a grotesque body and though symbolism of industrial materials, my work reveals a visceral connection between a damaged body and a mutilated environment. This is a result of man’s irresponsible use of material through the construction and deconstruction of our built environment. Problem: I want people to notice this stressful and unhealthy condition Method: I build anthropomorphic sculptural forms using poured concrete, hand built ceramic, industrial steel and other found materials. Result: to elicit a human empathetic response and understanding of materiality through sensate corporeal structures that embodies stress and angst. Conclusion/implications: I have developed a physical language with a palette that speaks to exposes the grotesque qualities of material.