Anish Kapoor

Barbara Hepworth

Cattelan Menagerie

Artist Statement

Experiences, both good and bad are what shape our lives. The best advice I have ever received, was from friend who told me; “Mistakes and bad things will happen throughout life however, if you chose to learn and grow from them you will be able to turn a negative situation into a positive one.” My work is a reflection of that notion. Without the ugly the beautiful cannot be appreciated, without sadness, happiness cannot fully be achieved.  

When constructing a work, I first consider elements that are visually appealing to the eye, such as, organic shapes, soft lines and a since of symmetry. I then try to add some darkness or mystery, by inserting an element that may not directly fit,  incorporating it in a way that forces the viewer to accept it and appreciate it. I want my work to attract many viewers and then upon further inspection, for the viewer to be placed out of their comfort zone or notice a component they were not expecting. To achieve this, I have used elements of grotesqueness and unanticipated elements within.

Currently I am striving to introduce more individuality into my work. While continuing to experiment with the push and pull betweeen awkward and comfortable relationships of forms and figures, and would like to push this concept even further in upcoming projects. I would also like to create a stronger since of presence in my pieces weather through volume and size, or the statement that the work impresses upon the viewer.

Adam Fuss
Photograms