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Paige
Wideman "I am a collector – wood, metal, stone and
glass. Intrigued initially by each object because of its shape, I find
their physical traits to be connected to those of humans. Our frailty,
strength and endurance (among others) can be expressed through materials
like decaying wood, rusting steel and cast metal. The choice of materials
is also significant, not in conveying a historical time line, but rather
in their abilities to hold texture, create interior space, present visual
weight and show a natural coloration that works with the overall combination
of mixed media. I live with these objects, each possessing a unique
history prior to my collecting them. Eventually, a visual dialogue begins
to form between various elements. I see a new story emerging from a
collective past. Repetitive shapes and images create a familiarity amongst
the individual works. In putting various elements together and sometimes
incorporating newly made ones, the process of letting go of a part of
its past is necessary in order to become something new. This speaks quietly of a personal journey that I have
embarked upon.." The Sculpture Center is dedicated to enhancing our community's appreciation of sculpture by fostering the careers of emerging sculptors and promotes the preservation of outdoor sculpture. It is located in University Circle at 1834 East 123rd Street. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Free Parking is available.) |