Potomac Constructions
These sculptures incorporate materials collected from the Potomac River shore. They represent the spiritual and mysterious effects this river has on my creativity. I have come to regard my experience making these pieces as a form of spiritual channeling. Responding to materials that interest me, the relationships that suggest how to connect items to each other comes to me as an intuitive revelation. Each sculpture seems to embody a power or emotional output of its own. I can't help but marvel at the mystery of this process.
Potomac Relic, 2019
Driftwood with pebbles, and beach glass, collected from my favorite site, and set with brass rod. This embodies the power and flow of this river. Using stone setting techniques to hold the stones and glass, this is a nod to my retired job as goldsmith and gemstone setter. This wall hanging piece measures 18x16x6 inches.
Potomac Talisman, 2021
Driftwood with pebbles, beach glass, and snail shells, collected from my favorite site, represent the mysteries of this river. As a fetish, these elements come together to connect with a particular place that holds the magic of many years. This piece is made to hang on a wall and measures 13x8.5x4.5 inches.
At The Root, 2021
At the center of this piece is a driftwood root system suspended by the interconnected structure around it. Made of driftwood with clay binding the joints, these materials collected from the Potomac shore, embody the natural relationships of the river ecosystem. 71x47x35 inches
Willy Fly, 2021
This whimsical creature, made of driftwood, beach glass, stones, and cement with pigment, defies aerodynamics by struggling to fly. It begs one to root for the absurd. 45x37x24 inches
Heart Of Stone, 2023
A bird like creature made of driftwood and stones held together by pigmented cement. The large stone at its center gives the title meaning. 34x38x17 inches
Light Horn, 2022
An abstract structure made of driftwood, beach glass, stones, and pigmented cement. 19x9x8 inches