We were were asked to create a tool of sorts with the following parameters:
- Was not functional in a utilitarian sense
- Had no physical reference to an already existing thing
- Explored the concept of "tool"
- Considered human interaction as essential in the understanding of "Tool"
I chose to focus on an object that inspires meditative thought and actions, not only by the end user, but my the act of making as well. For me these spheres are noumenon objects, known only in the mind and independent of the senses. As the creator of these objects I wanted to explore the concept of "the absolute" without directly or metaphorically referencing it visually. For me these objects are an exploration of perception; singularity and duality, scale, and time. The lack of direct visual references creates an external/physical interaction while intrinsically functioning as a microcasm of the universe from a human perspective.
Watching classmates interact with these objects was extremely rewarding. During critique, several individuals fell silent for the majority of the discussion,and simply turned one of the spheres over and over, losing themselves in thought and exploration.
Materials: Oak, Cast Resin, lemon oil and Beeswax finish
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