Performing Arts Center
Michael Bud • Nov 02, 2014
Love Everlasting lit up the gallery
Love Everlasting was selected to be displayed at the King Low Heywood Thomas Alumni Art Show. The installation displayed the sculpture in its full power, with the interior mounted light offering a splash of light on the wall behind it.
The Alumni reception was filled with students and faculty old and new and even a few friendly faces from my class of '95
King School Performing Arts Center
1450 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905
Installation: October 17 - November 24, 2014
In many of my recent pieces, all or part of the sculpture is seared with a torch. I got some of my inspiration from the Japanese exterior siding technique called Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) that preserves wood. The type of wood used traditionally is Sugi (Japanese Cyprus). The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning it, and finishing it with a natural oil. Ever since I was a child, I was absolutely fascinated and enchanted by fire. It serves as an amazing compliment to many woods. Depending on the type of wood, oil, and technique used, different shades of reds, browns, blacks and silvers can be achieved.
Here are a few posts from my instagram showing the progress of the current piece in my studio.
Forward Motion , one of my smaller sculptures is on display at NYC Jewelers on Main Street in Westport . Stop by and take a look. While you're there, tell Morris the owner I said hello!
