PRISM SCULPTURES

The “Prism” series of sculptures consists of tabletop sculptures that challenge the idea of monumentality. They range in height from 12.5 to 26 inches, yet are perceived as huge. Light is volume without mass: in contrast to large, solid sculpture, which may be confrontational, you can move through the space it inhabits.

In this series I use prism rods, LEDs, road sign material and paint to make sculptures that are beautiful whether their lights are on or off.  Yellow and white LEDs are hand-soldered into clear corner rods, and aimed into aluminum corners thus multiplying their reflections; prism rods were placed in front of them, blending their colors for a jewel-like effect. In between them are panels coated with white reflective road sign material, whose tiny beads catch the light from many different angles for a magical glow. Color is palpable, almost tactile. The entire effect plays with the viewer’s depth perception, and thus the perception of the sculpture’s size itself. It plays on your emotions, and takes you into a different, metaphysical world.

Triangulation

LEDs, prism rods, reflective sheeting, aluminum, paint, polycarbonate
14inH x 16inW x 15inD
2024

Full view with detail with lights on, and full view with lights off

Elevations
LEDs, prism rods, reflective sheeting, aluminum, paint, polycarbonate
14inH x 16inW x 15inD
2023

Full view with detail with lights on, and full view with lights off

Transpositions

LEDs, prism rods, reflective sheeting, aluminum, paint, polycarbonate
11inH x 21inW x 18.375inD
2023

Two views, with lights on and off

Aspiration

LEDs, prism rods, aluminum, reflective sheeting, polycarbonate
12.5inH x 9inW x 9inD
2023

Three views, with lights on and off