Original artwork description:

This sculpture was inspired by M.C. Escher's fantastic drawings. Escher"s physically impossible staircases have been transposed into a reality based, tangible object in space. Hydraulics is not an attempt to play on Escher's platform of trompe- l' oeil (deceive the eye). Rather they are inspired by M.C's magic.

The sense or upward movement shifted from a staircase to staircase is hard to ignore. the implication of power and movement suggested the title...Hydraulics.

All of my sculptures are made out of wood (Cedar). They are intended to be placed in an interior environment only. My sculptures are photographed both inside & outside. The interior shots (White background) are intended to give the viewer a sense of what my work would look like in an interior setting. The exterior shots were important to give the viewer a more accurate sense of color and texture, and perfectly balanced natural light without unflattering shadows.

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.

Hydraulics comes with a removable base. The bottom 18” of the sculpture easily slides into the slotted base.

Materials used:

cedar & faux steel paint

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