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Mark Beltchenko StudioBirthworks series "Deconstruction/Reconstruction"2011
2011
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Birthworks” Deconstruction/Reconstruction”
This steel fabrication and limestone carving is part of my “Birthworks” series. Each work in the series celebrates rebirth or regeneration. In particular, the once great, powerful, industrial cities, such as my hometown of Detroit are experiencing a renaissance. This is a visual narrative of that process. The steel, industrial looking elements have a nickel plating which gives them a clean, uniform look that you might imagine on new construction or possibly a medical device or hardware. That metal work cradles a carved limestone form which in its organic, biomorphic form represents a city, project or program in a stage of transformation, not quite yet defined. The title, Deconstruction/Reconstruction, references the fact that rebuilding is a process of change, not necessarily having to start from the ground up but eliminating that which does not work, deconstruction, to make way for that which you hope will work, reconstruction.
- Creator:Mark Beltchenko Studio (1951, American)
- Creation Year:2011
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2266213807222
Mark Beltchenko Studio
Mark Beltchenko is a Detroit area sculptor that is highly skilled in multiple media. Equally comfortable working in stone, steel, bronze, wood and precious metals his work serves as a meditation on the good and bad in our current lives: the environment, political hypocrisy, positive growth, greed and human narcissism. Much of his work weaves layers upon another in stories through 3 dimensional pictographs. His imagery communicates in ways that are both primitive and profound; both sweeping and diminutive. Beltchenko is not a loud or verbose man but his work screams at us with dire urgency. That is not to say his work is obvious, rather, it is not. It requires effort. One must spend time with the work and breathe into it. You may not immediately recognize the discourse; however allow yourself to linger and as one lingers the layers begin to unfold and reveal its meticulous detail and dialogue. It affects and changes you. Mark has shown in museums and galleries; executed commissions for colleges, churches, corporations, casinos, and municipalities. In addition to producing his own bodies of work he has participated in visiting artist programs and workshops. Mark also creates one of a kind precious metal jewelry for which he has won numerous design awards.
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