Artwork description:

Stepped Structure is intended to be an architectural suggestion. One side is perfectly straight. As a result it exists perpendicular to the proposed flat urban environment. The other side is made up of perfectly proportioned and equally sized steps leading to the top. Thus referencing the stepped pyramids of ancient Egypt. The structure is quite narrow. Like 40' at full scale. It should be built in the middle of Central Park. Wouldn't that be grand?

All of my sculptures are made out of wood (Cedar). They are intended to be placed in an interior environment only. My sculptures are photographed both inside & outside. The interior shots (White background) are intended to give the viewer a sense of what my work would look like in an interior setting. The exterior shots were important to give the viewer a more accurate sense of color and texture, and perfectly balanced natural light without unflattering shadows.

I have always had an affinity for creating with wood. Over the years I've restored 10 properties. Several were historic. One is listed on the National Registry of Historic Structures. I've also built wooden boats. My career was dedicated to teaching studio art at three different colleges over a period of 44 years. I've exhibited in NYC, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Florence Italy, Liverpool England, and numerous museums and galleries throughout the US. Creating challenging provocative work has been a life long goal. I consider myself a process artist. My that I mean... I enjoy all aspects making the work. After that I basically leave it in the hands of the gods.

Stepped Structure is finished with three coats of steel impregnated paint, then sprayed with an activator... magically turning the surface in to a completely convincing appearance of rusted steel.

Stepped Structure includes a removable base. The bottom 18” of the sculpture easily slides into the slotted base. The base is shipped seperately.

Materials used:

Cedar

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