Arlene Shechet on Embracing Mystery and Humor in Her Monumental Sculptures
In the video “Arlene Shechet on Embracing Mystery and Humor in Her Monumental Sculptures,” artist Arlene Shechet discusses her show “Girl Group” at Storm King, featuring six large sculptures outdoors and a museum show inside. Shechet explains how color is a crucial language in her work, as well as her unique approach to working with heavy metal. She embraces humor in her sculptures, poking fun at various elements while also challenging traditional notions of heavy metal sculpture.
Shechet’s sculptures invite viewers to take multiple perspectives, with each piece offering 28 different views. Shechet describes her sculptures as having “SASS” and challenging the traditional male-dominated art world. She urges viewers to complete the works themselves, embracing the mystery and complexity of the artistic process. Shechet emphasizes the importance of letting the work speak for itself and allowing for a sense of mystery and depth to emerge. Through her thought-provoking and visually striking sculptures, Shechet encourages viewers to contemplate the complexity of the artistic process and to embrace the unknown.
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Video “Arlene Shechet on Embracing Mystery and Humor in Her Monumental Sculptures” was uploaded on 06/25/2024 to Youtube Channel Art in America