More Information About Conceptual Sculpture Artist

By Jennie Sandoval


A conceptual sculpture artist is involved in creation of artworks that are mainly focused on the idea in mind. To bring out the idea in mind, one would be expected to use non-conventional thinking and ways of expressing the conceived image. The sculptor should have the detailed idea before the sculpting process begins.

Most ideas are more often depicted as they appear to the sculptor and are always abstract in appearance. The forms may to a small percentage resemble other known objects in nature like humans or animals but will greatly be distorted to express the abstract nature. In some cases the represented form can totally be unfamiliar to the general public. The end product of the thoughts may totally be unfamiliar to the general public who do not appreciate art.

The artists should master the art irrational thinking. In the process of exercising their freedom of expression, sculptors are bound to come up with new ideas. This only happens if they practice irrational thinking since rational. Conceptual artists are therefore regarded as mystics instead of the obvious rationalists. Emphasis laid on this irrational behavior prevents repetitive forms that may occur midway through the conception and the implementation of their work.

Expression forms are generally not ranked and as such there are no superior forms. There is a limitless choice of forms that can be adopted in bringing out the idea in mind. Countless variations can be made when coming up with artworks, some of which may not be conventional. The conventional order of carrying out processes are altered to a great extent and often leads to altering of perceptions to come up with bizarre forms.

When experts see the artworks of their colleagues, they would also try to perceive it in their own way. This experience creates a chain of thoughts that flow through the mind of the viewer. Since an artwork is worth a million words, the viewer is bound to misinterpret what the originator had in mind. Perception is not objective or impartial, this is the main cause of differences in viewer opinion of what may be going on.

The concepts of concern to sculptors may sometimes be based on the material used in making the works. A sub-class of conceptual works is one based on material used. On other occasions it may be the process that is undertaken to produce the form itself. Wood, soapstone and other hybrid materials can greatly be employed in coming up with the final product.

Experts always desire to rip through the subconscious of the viewer. Observers will in many cases be out of words that would describe what they see, impressions however keep brandishing in their minds whenever they see the artwork over and over again. The viewer is also stimulated to go through a chain of thoughts that enhance their creativity.

A conceptual sculpture artist is required to be innovative in order to explore the diversified range of material available. They should embrace the tradition of continuous learning in order to reach to the level of formulating new and better materials. The materials should be composite and should have the desired properties that would give the best qualities to the product in consideration.




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