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- My interest in art has always been the intrinsic value a piece has as an object, rather than the message it carries. I am also intrigued by history, be it the history of our own world or a fictional one. These two concepts have impelled me to view and create art that has meaning due to its place in a historical context, to see “art” as “artifact.” This process has culminated in Monument, a series of artifacts that are ensconced in an implied history.
- Historically, monuments enshrine identity into cultural memory, preserving the legitimacy of a people through a shared history, be it actual or constructed. As archaeological objects, monuments can possess a dichotomy in their storytelling: on one hand, they can reveal characteristics of a civilization, while on the other hand they can be riddled with mystery. It is this contrast in which Monument engages – revealing an event whose meaning has been long since forgotten.
It is stunning even in picture! Congratulations on your hard work.
ReplyDeleteTyler, I am still so impressed by the work. I am excited to see what it will look like outdoors. It will be amazing I'm sure.
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