BrokenLine No. 7

First thing is first, I must appologize for such a delay in posting these images. This is some of my recent work, both in process and completed.

BrokenLine No. 7 (incomplete)

The artist at work

BrokenLine No. 7

This piece was sold recently at an invitational benefit auction put on by Manlius Pebble Hill School, my high school alma mater. I am pleased to say that this piece was purchased by John and Andrea Danial and will return with them to Philadelpia, PA. Andrea Danial was my fifth grade teacher. It is good to have connections with one's patrons.

In the Workshop

I have been living in Cazenovia, NY for a few months now. I have not been employed in any consistent fashion, so I have had a surplus of time which I've used to build a workshop in the garage at my parents house.

The BrokenLineStudio

My parents deserve a gigantic "Thank you" for being some of my largest supporters and patrons. I have been working hard to create this space, but I've been working hard with their resources. Thank you Mom and Dad.

I have fahioned a space here which I feel comfortable working in. It has been really good to change the space as I go along, adjusting it to better fit my needs. It can still get a bit chilly out there when the local temps drop below 20, but a kerosene heater has become my constant companion and together we are anticipating the warmer days of spring.

Matt in the studio

I own most of the tools, but having this intentional space available has motivated my dad to buy some tools that he might not have otherwise, so we share the space and share the tools. I will move on from this space, but it will still be arround, waiting for my dad to retire so he can come out to the workshop to play.

But for now it's just me. Here's a taste of a work in progress. More updates will follow as pieces are worked on and completed

Work-in-progress

Reincarnation

Untitled (cuts and wires) , salvaged wood, wire, 30" x 9" x 1", 2009

Untitled (cuts and wires) is the reincarnation of a sculpture I built in 2006. Originally I hung the sculpture horizontally, hanging each piece individually. Eventually I took the sculpture down and packed it into a box for a move. It was not until 2009 that I revisited it, and when I did, it became apparent, thanks to the keen eye of artist and friend Pam Steele, that the scupture wanted to be hung vertically.

Broken Line # 6, salvaged wood, 23.75" x 8" x 1", 2009

Broken Line # 5 and Broken Line #6 are two recent wall hanging sculptures I've made with a vertical orientation in mind.

Broken Line #5, salvaged wood, cedar, 23.75" x 8" x 1.25", 2009