John Clement
For over a decade I have been focusing on the creation and installation of large-scale public sculpture bringing my work to public settings across North America and Europe. In the early stages of my career I experienced the importance of public art first-hand mentoring with two of America's most influential sculptors and public art pioneers, Mark di Suvero and John Henry. I have been enamored with the concept of public art since.
The sculptures I create are large-scale, painted steel forms with open and inviting negative spaces. The interlocking coils of steel create a dynamic energy drawing viewers into the work while safely providing sections to sit, lean or stand on. The sculptures' open, curvilinear forms and movement of line create varying perspectives of space from 360 degrees around the piece. Viewers are provided a fresh look from all approaches while cultivating a unique and ongoing dialogue with the surrounding architectural and/or pastoral landscape. As highly visible works of art situated in prominent locations, my sculptures offer multiple functions; serving as landmarks, social meeting places and locations for quiet reflection the work invigorates a location with playful color and movement. Fabricated from welded and painted 8" diameter steel pipe, the sculptures are extremely durable easily withstanding the harshest weather conditions while requiring minimal maintenance.
Taking sculpture out of the galleries and museums and into the public realm is an invaluable part of our cultural tradition as well as an important public service. I would like to continue to bring my knowledge of sculpture, years of experience and artistic vision to diverse communities through public projects.
Press Release:
"Juicy Fruit"
Bent & Welded Steel
10'h x 11'w x 16'd
Installed 2007
To learn more about John Clement and his sculpture,
visit www.firehousestudio.com.