March 1994. slate, steel. Dimensions: 15.5 × 19 × 5 in (39 × 48 × 13 cm).
As a sculptor I've always been interested in tools, implements, and instruments. I see them as extensions of the artists' hand, important allies. I am also drawn to their raw, efficient beauty of form dictated by function. I am certainly not unique in using tools, David Smith, Jim Dine, Picasso and many others have staked out some very impressive territory. But I feel I have something to add to the mix based on my unique experiences and perspective.
John Van Alstine from "Bones of the Earth"
The original granite broke and the piece was reworked and a new piece of slate replaced it.
March 1994. slate, steel. Dimensions: 15.5 × 19 × 5 in (39 × 48 × 13 cm).
As a sculptor I've always been interested in tools, implements, and instruments. I see them as extensions of the artists' hand, important allies. I am also drawn to their raw, efficient beauty of form dictated by function. I am certainly not unique in using tools, David Smith, Jim Dine, Picasso and many others have staked out some very impressive territory. But I feel I have something to add to the mix based on my unique experiences and perspective.
John Van Alstine from "Bones of the Earth"
The original granite broke and the piece was reworked and a new piece of slate replaced it.
