Rocco
24’ x 20’ x 20’
Steel
2009
Artist Statement
My large-scale sculptures vaguely suggest recognizable objects that have a similar latent function. They have an optimistic, buoyant quality. My work also has a physical ruggedness about it. They often dwarf the viewer and yet are very approachable. The sculptures are a balance of voluptuousness and absurdity. They are self-deprecating and have intrinsic humanistic qualities.
Most of my work is produced from thin sheets of steel that can be manipulated much like fabric. I employ a technique of cutting and darting that allows for a forgiving building process. The surfaces are worked with care to create a detailed, hand crafted skin. I often paint them to layer meaning, ranging from monochromatic to amusement park décor. My art is a weird mix of fantasy and 4-H.
Amy Toscani
Born: Dayton, OH, USA, 1963
Resides: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Education
MFA, Ohio University, 1988
BFA, Ohio University, 1986