Well, I've finally hunkered down to write a gallery proposal to show the Preserving Harold Project. Here's a snip-it from my artist statement:
The Preserving Harold Project (P.H.P.) is an emotionally
based art project, stemming from the sudden death of my Uncle
Harold. Although the project is rooted in personal experience, family and
my/our method of grieving, it also speaks to greater themes of life cycles
and rebirth. Through the manipulation of photographs, light, sound, video, as
well as the collection and assemblage of objects, the P.H.P documents family
and property; and turns objects into ornaments.
My artistic process is an integral
part of my artwork, lending to the overall essence I aim for. I began
incorporating steel into my artistic process while working on the P.H.P. The
simple steel hangers forged for the P.H.P. are not only functional and decorative,
but also are meaningful, resembling the invisible roots that connect and hold
everything together. As I heated and pounded the steel while thinking
about Harold, his house, and family, my mental process developed, as hammering
requires precision of intent and presence in the moment. The process of
blacksmithing also relates to a common theme of rebirth that permeates my work,
as all elements (water, air, earth, fire) are required when transforming steel. The Preserving Harold Project marks the
beginning of a journey in steel, as I forge connections with a focus on family.
To view more about the Preserving Harold Project visit my blog at http://preservingharoldproject.blogspot.ca
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