USA
Alvin Sher a étudié le Design au Pensylvania Inst.
of Techn.
Il a complété sa formation dans de nombreuses autres
institutions, en particulier à Paris, au début des années
70.
Il expose ses travaux depuis les années 60.
Il dirige l'Atelier d'Histoire de l'Art des HEAT LAKES COLLEGES
ASSOC. de New-York, depuis 1981.
| «I have created sculptures using
architectural elements for twenty-five years. My structures are imaginary.
They derive from my travel and study of ancient sacred places, created
by people all over the world.
These places have a magic or special quality as they strive to answer people's questions. This quality transcends time. My works express our needs and curiosity through similar structures, such as temples, altars and observatories. The sculptures bridge time and ideas with ancient and new materials and forms. The image of the hand in my work is a universal symbol; it is the artist's signature, and it brings a human aspect to the architectural forms. As a symbol, it represents greeting, strength and identity among other concepts. Our hand extends us into space and helps us to make our way in the world. These inventions are influenced by both modern and ancient works and technologies. They are executed using traditional iron and bronze as well as aluminum and stainless steel. The sculptures are fabricated by plasma cutting and heli-arc welding, as well as ceramic shell and foam vaporization casting techniques. Computer simulations help develop forms and explore functional astronomical and environmental situations. My works are in public and private collections; they have been in more than 150 exhibitions in the U.S., Japan and Europe. I have been the recipient of numerous awards including a National Endowment for the Arts and a Fulbright Grant.» |
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