Artwork description:

Gridlock is an experiment involving how a protrusion might be contained/controlled by an adjacent immoveable straight element… equal in mass. This sculptural experiment produced, quite simply, a beautifully elegant piece of sculpture. The tension created by these opposing forces, bound together in a state of equilibrium, is enhanced by the shift in tension from left to right from side to side. The name suggests a teeth-grinding tension that moves us to the fast lane.

All of my sculptures are made out of wood (Cedar). They are intended to be placed in an interior environment only. Although my sculptures are photographed outside. The decision to shoot my work outside is intended to provide the viewer a more accurate sense of color and texture. Natural light is hard to beat.

I have always had an affinity for creating with wood. Over the years I've restored 10 properties. Several were historic. One is listed on the National Registry of Historic Structures. I've also built wooden boats. My career was dedicated to teaching studio art at three different colleges over a period of 44 years. I've exhibited in NYC, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Florence Italy, Liverpool England, and numerous museums and galleries throughout the US. Creating challenging provocative work has been a life long goal. I consider myself a process artist. My that I mean... I enjoy all aspects making the work. After that I basically leave it in the hands of the gods.

The piece is colored with wood stains prior to the application of the 4 coats of Pro Urethane.

The 18” base of the sculpture not visible in the photographs… fits easily into the 18" slotted base. The base is shipped separately.

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