The beginning of a new sculpture...
Capturing a man's best friend.
An interesting journey on the road, sculpting from wood and in clay for bronze sculptures. This blog reflects weekly conversations about sculpting, art shows, museum exhibitions, art organzations, galleries, selling art and the business of art.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Celebration of Fine Art on the Valley Dish
The show runs through March 27, 2011 - visit Ken Newman and 97 other artists in the Big White Tents in Scottsdale Arizona.
Preparing for Presentation to Surgeons at Westin Kierland in Scottsdale
Watch for final presentation in a couple days..
Always an interesting process to prepare for a presentation like this.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
A Sculptor's Journey in the Arizona Desert
Walking the desert with Emma everyday not only gives us exercise, it reveals the footprints of man in the desert.
On this particular day, I saw something shiny in the wash, an Italian coin. Replaced by the Euro, it shined in the Arizona sun.
Flip it over...
Imagine that - a sculptor.
So off I go to the Celebration of Fine Art to sculpt another day with a sculptor worth 50 lire in my pocket.
Good luck!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Evolution of a Figurative Sculpture Series - American Pi
Several years ago, Ken decided to create his first female figurative sculpture. Not wanting to replicate the perfect woman (whatever that is) he asked women from their 20s to 60s, who they derived their strength from and through these conversations he discovered that most found that mentor with their grandmother.
A generation now lost, mid length skirt, covered apron and hair up in a bun. Seated on her chair of choice, hand made by Ken and sitting on a limestone base to reflect her earthy nature. Hands open, but very stoic.
Before completing "Sunday's Dress" he decided to create a woman series and began the second in the American Pi series, the next generation "A New Perm".
A New Perm evolved from his memories of family getting together. The men would play pinochle and the women would give home perms on Friday nights. It was a simple family life when families would get together at the end of the day and watch a small black and white television together. Simple, innocent and playful. The perm represents the beginning of the impact that marketing (Hollywood, Movies, TV, Magazines, etc).
will have on the future of women. A New Perm is so comfortable in her body!
The next sculpture in the American Pi series is completed in clay and ready for the foundry, A Moment's Rest. It reflects the changes in society in the late 60s and early 70's A posture of balance and strength, speaks to the duality of work and home. A mini skirt and cone bra, released to reflect the social and sexual freedom of those times. She is exhausted and is in a purely feminine in form, articulating her back, hair pinned up and finding a moment’s rest and then on to the next task. The reality that work, home and children is a balancing act.
A generation now lost, mid length skirt, covered apron and hair up in a bun. Seated on her chair of choice, hand made by Ken and sitting on a limestone base to reflect her earthy nature. Hands open, but very stoic.
Before completing "Sunday's Dress" he decided to create a woman series and began the second in the American Pi series, the next generation "A New Perm".
A New Perm evolved from his memories of family getting together. The men would play pinochle and the women would give home perms on Friday nights. It was a simple family life when families would get together at the end of the day and watch a small black and white television together. Simple, innocent and playful. The perm represents the beginning of the impact that marketing (Hollywood, Movies, TV, Magazines, etc).
will have on the future of women. A New Perm is so comfortable in her body!
The next sculpture in the American Pi series is completed in clay and ready for the foundry, A Moment's Rest. It reflects the changes in society in the late 60s and early 70's A posture of balance and strength, speaks to the duality of work and home. A mini skirt and cone bra, released to reflect the social and sexual freedom of those times. She is exhausted and is in a purely feminine in form, articulating her back, hair pinned up and finding a moment’s rest and then on to the next task. The reality that work, home and children is a balancing act.
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