PROCESS
In my work, I explore the interplay between traditional and contemporary construction techniques, seamlessly blending methods from classical sculpting with the innovative precision of 3D-printed metal assemblages. My sculptures, crafted from metal, wood, and stone, often evoke organic forms through skeletal structures, torsos, and winged fins. Central to my practice is the manipulation of form and space. As I construct each piece, I intentionally crop and fragment sections of the form, allowing parts to extend beyond their physical boundaries. This process not only challenges the viewer's perception of the sculpture's completeness but also reveals a dynamic sense of continuity and directionality. By extending beyond the cropped limits, my work invites viewers to contemplate the evolving nature of the form and its potential to transcend its material constraints -
-TT Smith.
CASE STUDY:
“Praying Angel/Angel of Prey”, constructed of aluminium and gemstone, is an example of an abstract language that I’m attempting to develop. The duality of the single form represents two contrasting scenarios. The facing side has the form building upward and out, cascading to unveil an angelic formation. The opposing side tangentially builds inward then concaves further down forming a dominant and foreboding expression.
