Sculpture titled "Tears in a kaleidos…" by Scott Wilkes, Original Artwork, Metals

Tears in a kaleidoscope (2018) Sculpture by Scott Wilkes

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Original Artwork Sculpture, Metals

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Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 37in, Width 20.5in / 13.15 lb
Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
Categories Sculptures under $20,000 Figurative

“Tears in a kaleidoscope” is an original steel sculpture by Scott Wilkes created by welding nearly 1000 small steel rods and small plates together. This is the first piece where I have added color to the piece. The plates are either a translucent dark purple or cobalt blue. She stands 37” tall and is 20.5” wide by 14” deep and weighs 29 pounds. She is mounted on a steel plate so she can stand with grace.

to me the artist: This piece was done as a representation of a good friend, former girlfriend ,, one who I still hold dear and stay in touch with. The person in question who I will only name with her intials C.L is a wonderful person.. She is beautiful on the outside which made the piece so easy in ways to make. She is also beautiful on the inside. She has so many attributes .She is smart, and funny, and a bit sassy and works hard. She is a good mother, a good friend, a good daughter , a good lover , a good whole person… yet she’s sad a lot ..I wish she could feel her being like I have.. I made this one just for her to see that somebody see’s how good a person she is,,,to let her know she is a kaleidoscope. Whats hard though is that this wonderful person deals with depression issues which seems so strange to me for she is such a completely good person. But that is the nature of depression, It can effect anybody. This is why there are tears in the kaleidoscope. Keep you chin up darlin ,I’ve always got your back… ; 37

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Metals

Sculpture technique using metal, generally malleable, ductile and light-reflecting material.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic activity which consists of designing and producing shapes in volume, in relief, either in the round (statuary), in high relief, in low relief, by modeling, by direct carving, by welding or assembly. The term sculpture also designates the object resulting from this activity.

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