Araan Schmidt
Observatory A 17’ 2” x 13’ 4” x 7’ 3” Fabricated steel, cast iron 2015 2015 Hot Metal Artist/Coordinator Artist Statement Araan Schmidt’s practice involves a direct confrontation with stubborn materials, resulting in forms like this cast iron tube, which...
Jess Perlitz
2011 Open Studio Fellow There are no enemies 22′ x 20′ x 123′ Mirror, wood, steel, fabric, concrete and earth 2011 Artist Statement I build sculptures for people to both climb and hide behind. They are a vantage point and a mask; simultaneously a way...
Shawn Morin
2011 Open Studio Fellow Sioux Sun 8′ x 4′ x 2′ Indian Granite & African Granite 2011 Artist Statement Although I have worked in a variety of materials, including bronze, iron, steel, stainless steel, glass, and wood, it is stone that captures my...
Justin Randolph Thompson
2012 Open Studio Fellowship Artists Safety Zone 16′ x 30′ x 3′ Granulated Rubber 2012 Artist Statement Safety zone is a slightly raised dance floor based on Roman symbols for crossroads. Drawings it’s title from an African Hymn that sppeaks of...