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Artist Statement:
The wall sculptures of John
Searles reflect his enduring
interests in mathematics,
visual pleasure, energy and
freedom. Working with copper,
brass, stainless steel or
aluminum, sometimes melting
one on the other, these wall
sculptures are puzzle pieces.
Searles cuts up one piece of
patinated metal into many then
reassembles them into a more
visually stimulating, higher
level of order, often
large-scale. Some of his
sculptures are weavings, but
all have some component of an
under-over dimensional
quality. His purpose is to
delight the brain and visual
center in a non-cerebral
manner. Think of his work as
being Music for the Eyes.
Much of Searles’ recent work
has been with copper, creating
large wall sculptures with a
variety of patinas. Copper is
a miraculous material that can
be readily shaped then colored
with flame and/or chemicals to
create a remarkably large
palette, including varying
shades of reds, browns,
yellows, greens, blacks, blues
and rainbow hues. In addition
to the standard practices of
welding, brazing and
soldering, Searles has
developed a proprietary
technique of laminating the
colored copper to wood.
Geometric shapes are cut, one
from inside the other then
reassembled into an
imaginative wall sculpture
possessing depth ...
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John Searles Biography:
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Age
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55
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
rationalist |
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| Education |
Graduate Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
painting, website development, writing |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Metalsmith
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Art - (1910 - )
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
too many
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| Favorite Work of Art |
too many
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
When I slowly can to realize I could create magic too. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Art is really about creating magic. I need magic in my life. I decided to pursue a career as an artist because I admired what artists did most of all. At a certain point in my life, I realized I was doing artwork that was unique and admirable as well. That's when I threw myself into it full-time, do or die.
I have never thought of myself as being particularly talented creatively. When I have taken aptitude tests, I have generally scored low on the creative part. But I have the most important qualities for success as an artist - passion, desire, commitment, persistence and a capacity for incredibly hard work. I have also slowly developed excellent problem-solving abilities. I slowly came to realize that I have a very original mind. Very unique ideas come to me when I am in a trance state and properly rested and open to the Universe. I go out of my way to not copy other people. I am constantly seeking to do what hasn't been done before. Part of my 'job' is to be unique.
Mainly, in life, you have to find out what you were born to do, and then do it with passion and determination. You must be like an arrow flying towards your target. That is the way of Dharma. If you want it enough, and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to prove your sincerity, the Universe will support your efforts. |
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