and their shavings,
are the preferred medium for artist Jennifer Maestre,
she, using them constructs,
sea urchins,
out of this world creatures,
and this one looking so much like a crown of thorns starfish, (Acanthaster planci), She shares in her artist statement: ‘The spines of the urchin, so dangerous
yet beautiful, serve as an explicit warning against contact, the alluring
texture of the spines draws the touch in spite of the possible consequences, the tension unveiled, we feel push and pull, desire and repulsion, the sections
of pencils present aspects of sharp and smooth for two very different textural
and aesthetic experiences, paradox and surprise are integral in my choice of
materials.’ several pieces by Maestre were recently on view as part of an
exhibition titled “Waste to Art” in Baku, Azerbaijan, you can see more of her
works-in-progress on Facebook, what a completely different way to use the tools
of your trade.
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