Sculptures
Collaborative Sculptures by aidan demarais and Tim James
ECLIPSE
$8,400
60”X56”X24”
Current Location: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Artist statement:
There is something Poetic about a circle. Circles tell a narrative, they mimmic compasses, evoke horizons, produce dramatic spaces, & stir a longing for cosmic exploration. “Eclipse” is a tribute to the moon’s power, its contemplative revolutions, its ever-changing shape, & its unsolved mysteries. Many of the pieces used in this sculpture are Build-up pads created by my welding students at Janesville, Waldorf, Pemberton High School.
Yosemite
$8,400
60”X48”X22”
Current Location: Hutchinson, MN
Artist Statement:
The giant Sequoia trees and the cascading waterfalls of Yosemite National Park inspired this sculpture. We tried to evoke the strength, texture, and natural wonders of the park using the unnatural elements of metal & paint. We think the key to accomplishing this is through abstraction. Abstraction requires the viewer to bring his / her imagination, relationships, own experiences, & childhood memories to the viewing. Many of the pieces used in this sculpture are Build-up pads created by my welding students at Janesville, Waldorf, Pemberton High School.
Windward
$9,400
84”X34”X18”
Current Location: Park Rapids, MN
Artist Statement:
The poetic innocence of a sail set against a horizon on a glassy surface of a watery expanse is an easy sell to most souls. “Windward” is the tantalizing prospect of freedom and adventure.
Aspire
SOLD
132”X44”X44”
Current Location: North Mankato, MN
Altair
$9,900
75”X46”X46”
Current Location: Eau Claire, WI
Artist Statement:
“Altair” is a nod to everyone’s desire to pursue his / her own dreams & aspirations. The sculpture represents an individual’s unique pathway to success.
Into the Mystic
$9,400
72”X66”X24”
Current Location: Mankato, MN
Artist Statement:
“Into the Mystic” is a phrase that expresses the understanding that life is finite & therefore must be lived to its fullest. The circular elements of the sculpture express the same sentiment: that life is ever-changing & evolving. Each moment should be savored. Build-up pads created by my welding students at Janesville, Waldorf, Pemberton High School. add texture & impact to the artwork.
Dystopia
$9,000
80”X48”X26”
Current Location: Sturgis, SD
Artist Statement:
The inspiration for this project emerged from the objects used to create the sculpture. Each object that was incorporated into the piece had a unique texture & form. As the sculpture progressed, a repeating circular theme was emphasized. The final sculpture symbolizes the Earth supported tenuously by an unraveling foundation & surrounded by the ever-encroaching progress of industry.
Outer Limits
$9,900
60”X42”X24”
Current Location: Eau Claire, WI
Artist Statement:
“Outer Limits” expresses the complex patterns, dynamic qualities, & endlessly evolving nature of space. Texture & dimensions are incorporated into the sculpture through build-up pads created by my welding students at Janesville, Waldorf, Pemberton High School.
Synchronous
SOLD
96”X42”X24”
Current Location: Redwing, MN
Artist Statement":
“Synchronous” represents the merging of efforts between angular, round, smooth, & textured surfaces: ultimately depicting the ever-elusive state of harmony. Gears, Sprockets, cogs, & pulleys were compiled & welded together to form the sphere. Build-up pads created by my welding students at Janesville, Waldorf, Pemberton High School frame to body of the sculpture adding texture, strength, & interest.