MARTY KAUFMAN - Artist Statement

Creative evolution is a spiraling progression for me and the plastic nature of glass is well suited to this spiral. When I first started to blow glass the idea of shaping a form with a colour field that transmitted light was intriguing. Later, the cutting and carving of the off hand or mold blown forms was a step back to my sculptural roots in Paris. With cast glass I found a progression that continued to take experiences from my past and apply them to the present.

The common thread that connects all my artwork is the influence of the Canadian landscape - its natural elements and their effect on the psyche. My artwork explores this idea by presenting forms that have recognizable elements with abstracted images. I wish to attract the viewer by the perception of something familiar within the art piece. Ultimately, I want the viewing experience to be open to various personal interpretations of the work's meaning.           

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