Summary of Martin Puryear: "Big Bling" | Art21 "Extended Play"
Martin Puryear finds the process of creating objects fascinating, believing there is a narrative in the fabrication of things.
The making of "Big Bling" involved creating large pieces of wood out of smaller pieces with glue, clamps, and high-frequency microwaves.
Puryear had to collaborate with assistants and outside experts due to the scale and technical requirements of the project.
The piece was designed to have an industrial look, with considerations for using recycled wood and ensuring structural soundness for a public space.
Scale is a crucial element in Puryear's work, aiming for pieces that relate more to people than buildings.
The use of wire mesh in the artwork creates a sense of heaviness and massiveness from a distance, but reveals transparency and light as one approaches it.
Puryear's work allows for evolution and open-endedness, reflecting the essence of life.
Creators/Contributors
- Martin Puryear
- Craig Van Cott (President, Unalam)
- John Lash (President, Digital Atelier)
Notable Quotes
— 03:49 — « It tends to look very, very massive and heavy.] »
Category
Art and Creativity