Artwork details
- Medium : Steel Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 7in, Height: 12.5in, Depth: 4in
About this artwork
At first, this mask had a grace to it as Jeff altered the circle of a single torque converter shell into an oval. The resulting bulgy cheeks indicated impishness. That impish character took over, leading to the final fall away from grace with the addition of the springs. Other parts include a louvered cover from a TV, a straightened out roller bearing and some other torque converter parts. Red was the only possible colour. Jeff likes letting some…
of his masks show their “history”. Sparky has clearly had a rough life.These masks are about the process--the story ( if any) arises from the process and is always subject to interpretation
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.