“END OF DAYS”, ARTIST: Shawn Farester, SCULPTOR: abstract expressionism,
RECEPTION
Saturday, MAY 9, 2009
6-9 P.M.
Artist, Shawn Farester, has worked with the gallery since its inception. He even helped us move into the firehouse on Arch Street. He created the bar design for our serving area and collaborated on a custom gallery design for the great space! Now, he brings his large scale abstract sculpture to you for his first solo exhibit with moxie DaDA! While studying and preparing for this exhibit has taken several years, the work itself has mostly been produced within 2009. Some earlier series and pieces may also be available for reflection on process and progress.
His work emanates strength, but challenges the viewer to question themselves. The welded and manipulated metal exhibits a majestic, while fierce, form which is testimony to the many qualities of metal that are incorporated. His work is inspired by nature and a reflection of his personality and also his interest in medieval times.
In "END of DAYS", Shawn attempts to capture your imagination and catch your eye while he communicates what cannot be heard.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
“END OF DAYS”
SCULPTOR, SHAWN FARESTER
Artist Statement
For the past few years, I have been creating large scale abstract art. The majority of my work integrates form and space, which best portrays my personal expression as an artist. I am drawn toward these aspects because there are no hidden meanings which may divert the viewer from my piece. Questions I ask myself while working on a piece include: How will my work interact with the environment and the space around it? Would the viewer want to touch it? Do I want him or her to touch it? Does the material work in its surroundings?
My inspiration comes from nature. I constantly study the many endless forms it offers for new ideas. Such pieces as "Celestial,"
Being an artist is a great journey. As an artist, I attempt to capture those moments in time which best reflect how I have discovered myself personally and professionally. I now realize how the events which occur around me translate into my work. As I reflect on past pieces, I look ahead to future work and envision what I will create next. Gone are the grand ideas to make a statement, and now my work focuses upon the art. So why do I create art? I create to speak what no one will hear and to see what might never have been noticed. When someone stops and gazes upon a piece, if even for a few seconds, I feel a sense of accomplishment with my life.
moxie DaDA gallery
1416 Arch St
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412.682.0348
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