illusion of nature

illusion of nature

illusion of nature green and blue color with grades of light coming through. scenic look of being outside. see the tranquil setting. busy hive of bees. gives a different impression. the design mirrors a reflection in a pool. it conveys a feeling of nature. image of...
the back wall

the back wall

the back wall the wall has a different feel with some of my old pieces mixed with newer ones. there are interesting arrangements in a linear grouping of similar size sculptures. wooden circles, squares, ovals, discs, buttons and other objects assembled within black...
joining

joining

joining opening up. coming together. like a crater. joined in the middle. linking ideas. new comments. more powerful. meeting of the minds. each section similar. each section distinct. sharing a bond. yet remaining apart. david stahl...
which way is up

which way is up

which way is up the circles can lead in different directions. in the round where is the top. many circles and some open space. with support at the center. climbing up the side or tumbling down. which way is up. where there is a feeling of peace. in every opening the...
interwoven strips

interwoven strips

interwoven strips interwoven strips create a maze. inside the sculpture are connections. on all sides the piece reflects movement. a solid base supports the tangled bands. start from the bottom and work up. very fluid over and under. stamping clay to make intricate...
beginning something new

beginning something new

  beginning something new   it is screwed together. missing the glue gun. adapting to use of electric tools. do not mind the noise. the process is still uncomfortable. form and shape varies without glue. just moving parts not permanent location. beginning to...
recycled again

recycled again

    recycled again   on the side the cans are balanced. held together by a thread of glue. once a container then re-purposed. a sculpture that has been recycled. blues turned into red. another use for the cans. more cans turned into another sculpture....
moving parts

moving parts

    moving parts   different process not to my liking. unfamiliar tools and more steps. missing the hot glue gun. using screws to hold together. moving pieces rather than permanent. understand project requires new approach. change is difficult. not the...
Thoughts on the gala

Thoughts on the gala

Thoughts on the gala it was a nice recognition to be included with well known artists and an honor to give something i made at the JCC to Mr. Rothschild. having people see my work makes me proud. i can not interact with them which is why i write about my art. if by...