The Wishing Well

With this piece, I wanted to create a sculpture that felt alive or provided an experience/performance for the viewer. “The Wishing Well” is a dream that I brought to life.

Recently, I have been interested in making works that felt like they could be alive. This idea is really just an extreme variation of the theme of all of my work: Art can be anything and can be made from anything. By using unexpected (alive or once alive) objects, an artist can really capture the viewer’s attention. I’ve also been brainstorming some ways to incorporate the performance aspect into my work by using various practical effects. As an artist, it is my dream that someone would take a positive message away from each of my “experiential” works.

The experience I want my audience to take away from this piece is to never forget to stop and let your mind get lost in the wonder. The sort of peace I feel when I am around this work provides my spirit so much rest. This work could serve as a physical representation of healing. The way the colorful lights fade and play against the grain of the wood is mesmerizing to watch. Almost as if you stared for a moment, an hour would pass by.

I want to make works that give experiences to the viewer instead of forcing the viewer to see the work as if they owe it to the artist… No one has to view our work as artists, no one has to care. We have to capture their attention, and make them want to see/know more. By offering a positive experience from a work that is ‘alive,’ I am able to give back the joy and peace that art has given me.