Size : ball 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm) diameter; rope: approx. 154 in. (391 cm) long
Media : Acrylic and polyurethane on papier-mâché, rope, and net
connection between this artwork and my practice: Hesse was interested in the process of making, the importance of hand making, creating inner and outer spaces in her work, her perception of the negative spaces and other elements and their beauties. “If you use fiberglass clear and thin, light does beautiful things to it …it is there__ part of its anatomy” adds extra similarity to my projects in addition to our similarities in use of biomorphic and geometric abstraction or transferring line in space.
I am interested in her work and specially this sculpture because of geometric aesthetic and Balance, hanging from the ceiling, organic form and being a minimal installation. Shadow and light and the way she created the sculpture by letting the weight of the ball shape the net art are other important elements.
Carl Andre uses the same sculpture forms such as cubes in different versions of installation. Repetition of simple geometric form in large scale and they way they interact the them creates ascetic pleasure. His semi-industrial, physical structures took all my attention to this artwork.
his minimal artwork and connection of each sculpture form with the space and repetition of the objects are what connects my projects to his work.
Richard Long is known as a “Land” artists. He uses natural elements like stone and wood to create meaningful conceptual art with simple abstract elements like circles and lines.
I found him after I had my art performance in which I painted a circle around myself on the floor with liquid clay. I understand that my works does not fit in “land art” genre but they way he uses simple forms to create minimal artwork is an interesting aspect for me.
the geometrical forms he creates, the logic of repetition, his minimal sculptures, use of material and the way he creates the space are the key ideas for me in his work.
