Artwork details
- Medium : Steel Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 8.5in, Height: 14in, Depth: 3.5in
About this artwork
In the artist's mind, this recycled metal mask has connections with the Etruscan art that he vaguely remembers from early morning Art History class. As with all his recycled metal portraits, this mask did not start with an idea, but with a response to combining two shovel blades preserving the graceful heel arches of the shovel. The result is urban/post-industrial and yet classical. The eyes are almost minimalist, but the detail of grinding part…
of the pupil out of the shovel blade goes beyond minimalism.
Jeff Mann
Canada
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Works on commission
« I strive for the directness of children with the sensibilities of an adult. I want as little separation as possible between myself and the creative process. »
Jeff Mann is an award-winning sculptor based in Canada whose works have been exhibited both nationally and in the United States. He describes his intuitive based artistic process as eschewing narrative or representation and being environmentally based. Unlike abstract or intuitive art, Mann's work often centers around the car and computers, which he believes define our culture. His diverse compositions are created using a variety of materials which include steel and aluminum.