Wednesday, September 06, 2006
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About Me
- Kristen Hoard
- My artwork is ever evolving, but always focused on recycled metal. My favorite part of the process is going to metal scrap yards, sifting through piles of metal and finally finding that perfect treasure. I love knowing that something that once was going to waste will now be transformed into a beautiful work of art. I love metal’s variety in shape, color, and texture. Aluminum is soft and oh so shiny; steel is organic and reactive to patina; copper brings a new world of color to metal. I see endless possibilities in metal and I never fear running out of inspiration. Evolving into more organic abstract shapes, my work expresses a zen like sense of calm and tranquility. The addition of fire to my sculptures gives them a whole new dimension at night. A cold metal piece stands beautiful alone, but when flame is added, it transforms into something warm and mysterious. As humans, we are fascinated with fire; it is beautiful, warm, dangerous, and draws the viewer in with its never ending dance of flame.
