In keeping with yesterday’s post, I’d like to continue the spirograph theme with Joseph L. Griffiths. I am a huge fan of interactive and kinetic sculptures. When I found this “Drawing Machine” I was mesmerized. My first thought was about the line work of the pens and how the installation was assembled. My second thought was about how cool it would be to use one of those to replace the boring stationary bikes at the gym. So much fun!
For more of Joseph Griffiths work, check out his website here.
Recently I’ve been doing a lot of research for some paper sculptures that I am working on. While combing the wiles of the internet I came across Tony Orrico and have fallen madly for his work. He is a visual artist, performer, and choreographer that uses his body as tool to create large scale drawings. In some instances he moves like a human spirograph, working continuously for upwards of four hours to complete one work.
What fascinates me most about his process is his precision in movement and concentration. The surprise lies in pieces like Penwald: 9: lateral bends lost, where his movement, though symetrical, seems erratic and jerky. It isn’t until the work is complete that you can really marvel at his careful attention to detail.
Take a look at more of his videos here.
Tony Orrico, Penwald: 9: lateral bends lost
Photos taken at Sage Garden Studios, the creative space of artist Destiny Green.
During my travels back to the east, I love to see what new projects my friends and family have been working on. The highlight is always taking a peek into my sister Destiny’s studio. Every year it seems like her paintings keep getting better and better — as they should. But it doesn’t stop me from being astounded every time I see a new piece.
Early in the morning I’ll walk around her yard with a cup of coffee and a camera and snap pictures of all the inspiring little sculptures and bits left over from the previous owners of the property. Each little work of art gives the space a voice, only adding to the magic that happens inside the studio itself.
If you happen to be in the Massachusetts area, Destiny teaches a variety of painting and drawing classes out of her home studio and at Creative Art Studio in Whitinsville (a newly renovated mill).
You can also find Destiny’s work currently on display at the Bella Luce Art Cafe Gallery and represented at the Hope Gallery in Bristol, Rhode Island.
