Kimberly Willcox & Kevin Nordhausen

All my life I have been fascinated by the human form. My aesthetic decisions are based on intuition and driven by my obsession to constantly make and create art. I love the creative process of problem solving. Throughout time, 3-dimensional objects have been part of the human experience. With sculpture, we visually experience the artist’s world by absorbing the entire artwork and interacting with its space.Today, I create 3-dimensional objects from transformed materials to create that space. My sculptures have grown into kinetically alive figures that tell their story of renewal. My ideas stem from the world around me, a blend of conscious and sub-conscious imagery. My work has never been constrained to a single medium. I work within a vast range of materials and techniques. I love to discover the unexpected and to leave room for spontaneity. My studio is set up with multiple working stations to accommodate the vast range of techniques and materials I use. The technique I use to create my work is a blend of old and new practices. I begin with transforming wood using hand carving tools. I sculpt the face out of clay, fire it, and then using various molding techniques, a resin model is created for bonded bronze casting. After the face is cast, it is treated with a patina before it is buffed. The steel parts are then hand forged and welded. The carved wood is finished with detailed painting. All of the elements are joined together with other found objects.My goal is to create a unique art form that shares a seamless integration between the world and the human spirit. For me Š—“creativityŠ— reaches beyond technique, Š—“creativityŠ— is my life; my way of perceiving the world and touching others with inspiration and awakening.