Discovery

Clay and Mixed Media
14″x5″x9″
2015 

This was the first project was able to paint light and shadows. This light source allows the viewer to understand the setting better. The strong light becomes a door.

Then the conversation becomes ‘what’s behind the door?’, instead of ‘what is the figure doing?’ The light is setup in a way were it bends around the folds to enhance the curvature of the fabric. You experience the light in a different shape.

The Nike T-Shirt says “Just Do It” to add to the tension the boy is experiencing. This becomes more directed when you see his hand on his waist.