Michael Kelly Williams

M'Boom

2016

Philip Shore uses his art to illustrate man's relationship to the environment and how the connection between nature and culture is becoming more fractured. Spiraling Dreams is made o...

This piece titled "See the Sky About to Rain" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from 112 repaired chicken eggs, mahogany, plastics, brass, copper, iron, beeswax and, ...

"Garden of Earthly Frights" is a thought-provoking piece inspired by the 15th-century painting titled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by the renowne...

"Egyptian Blue," a poignant addition to the "Distress" series, serves as a striking commentary on our civilization's persistent failure to responsibly manage our environment. Through the use of symbolic elements and a visually compelling composition, the artwork addresses the prevalence of short-term solutions, represented by masking tape and staples, in contrast to the imperative need for long-term conservation efforts. The choice of the title, "Egyptian Blue," adds an intriguing layer of historical and cultural reference, suggesting a timeless connection to the struggles of civilizations in managing their surroundings. The piece delves into the urgency of acknowledging and addressing environmental distress, emphasizing that makeshift solutions are not sustainable, neither for the present nor for the crucial future. A distinctive feature of the artwork is the incorporation of Morse code...

Metal (iron and brass) on wooden base

This stunning kinetic sculpture is made of welded, powdercoated, and painted steel in white and gradient shades of metallic pink, spiraling at the top of a tall pole. The colorful top section is counterbalanced by a brake drum and concrete cone that moves inside of a steel cage over an embedded base made of cast iron antique man-hole covers. It catches even the slightest breeze for near-constant movement! Please watch the video to see the incredible wind-powered kinetic in action. Jeff Glode...