In the series the baggage we carry, I explore the idea that a sculpture is a visual poem. Cast bronze handles on each of these sculptures, dictates that they are to be carried, awkwardly, as the narrative elements protrude and create imbalance. These elements combine to speak of the burden that can come with memory, and how, perhaps we should just set these things aside, focus on the larger scope of things, and move on with our lives. Ideas may come from my personal experiences with life, however, the concepts are broad enough to reach a larger demographic.

In You can’t see the wind blow, but you will feel it when I go, I talk about leaving a relationship, and the loss of love, an all too common subject in poetry and songs. The suitcase is an open heart-shaped box, the edge burned with a torch to symbolize the scorn of a past lover. Cast bronze dear skull, the death of something innocent, as doe are not predatory creatures, but graceful beasts that spend their days grazing on the open plains. Antlers are made to look like branches with leaves that dangle and move, as though they are blowing in the wind. This is to symbolize change, and growth, for in every ending there is a new beginning.

1. Spaghetti western, together we ride off into the sunset

2. tell me the things about you, that I can’t read about on the internet

3. you can’t see the wind blow, but you will feel it when I go

Materials:

cast bronze, copper wire, 22g copper sheet, etched brass, plasma-cut steel, forged steel

2018-2019