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$11,410.00

Steel sculpture.

33.50x33.50x33.50"

These works are inspired by Plato's Theory of Forms; I want to make physical an idea. The polyhedra are imperfect, physical representations of ideas that exist in the strictly non-physical, conceptual realm. What qualities do all particulars share, and how do these properties inform a universal ideal? What makes a chair a chair, a triangle a triangle, a tetrahedron a tetrahedron?

The industrial throughline of steel brings a utility and strength when used to depict symbols of perfection in the world. I was initially drawn to metalwork over ten years ago because of the material's durability, and how the medium lends itself to industrial design applications. Plato’s inquiries into the timeless perfection of imagined geometric shapes, and into how geometries might lie behind all nature, inspire me to make objects that (though necessarily imperfect because they will never have perfect straight edges, and must eventually erode) tease our minds toward the perfect.

Marina Claire

$11,410.00

Steel sculpture.

36x36x22"

These works are inspired by Plato's Theory of Forms; I want to make physical an idea. The polyhedra are imperfect, physical representations of ideas that exist in the strictly non-physical, conceptual realm. What qualities do all particulars share, and how do these properties inform a universal ideal? What makes a chair a chair, a triangle a triangle, a tetrahedron a tetrahedron?

The industrial throughline of steel brings a utility and strength when used to depict symbols of perfection in the world. I was initially drawn to metalwork over ten years ago because of the material's durability, and how the medium lends itself to industrial design applications. Plato’s inquiries into the timeless perfection of imagined geometric shapes, and into how geometries might lie behind all nature, inspire me to make objects that (though necessarily imperfect because they will never have perfect straight edges, and must eventually erode) tease our minds toward the perfect.

Marina Claire

$11,410.00

Steel sculpture.

35.50x35.50x27"

These works are inspired by Plato's Theory of Forms; I want to make physical an idea. The polyhedra are imperfect, physical representations of ideas that exist in the strictly non-physical, conceptual realm. What qualities do all particulars share, and how do these properties inform a universal ideal? What makes a chair a chair, a triangle a triangle, a tetrahedron a tetrahedron?

The industrial throughline of steel brings a utility and strength when used to depict symbols of perfection in the world. I was initially drawn to metalwork over ten years ago because of the material's durability, and how the medium lends itself to industrial design applications. Plato’s inquiries into the timeless perfection of imagined geometric shapes, and into how geometries might lie behind all nature, inspire me to make objects that (though necessarily imperfect because they will never have perfect straight edges, and must eventually erode) tease our minds toward the perfect.

Marina Claire

$14,260.00

Steel sculpture.

40x40x40"

These works are inspired by Plato's Theory of Forms; I want to make physical an idea. The polyhedra are imperfect, physical representations of ideas that exist in the strictly non-physical, conceptual realm. What qualities do all particulars share, and how do these properties inform a universal ideal? What makes a chair a chair, a triangle a triangle, a tetrahedron a tetrahedron?

The industrial throughline of steel brings a utility and strength when used to depict symbols of perfection in the world. I was initially drawn to metalwork over ten years ago because of the material's durability, and how the medium lends itself to industrial design applications. Plato’s inquiries into the timeless perfection of imagined geometric shapes, and into how geometries might lie behind all nature, inspire me to make objects that (though necessarily imperfect because they will never have perfect straight edges, and must eventually erode) tease our minds toward the perfect.

Marina Claire

$5,980.00

Acrylic and image transfer on wood.

36x48x1.50"

In the summer of 2011 I had the opportunity to explore the beautiful country of Italy. On our trip I had a chance to visit the uniquely stunning city of Venice. From the moment I stepped off the boat I knew this city would provide an -endless source of inspiration, and indeed, I did not let go of my camera the entire time! The buildings in Venice seem to be -clinging to the little bits of dry land in the lagoon and people crowd onto little, tiny boats to get from A to B. Only the pigeons have the freedom to roam the city as they please.

When I’m visiting a place I always feel like time is too short, I have this hunger to see it all and of course never can. Venice was so overwhelming, you would need a lifetime to explore it all! I was only there for a few days and I made sure to take as many pictures as I could during this time. Working with these images to create a piece like this allows me some extra time to explore. It takes me back there, in my imagination I can explore this beautiful city to my hearts content.

Denise Buisman Pilger

$4,150.00

Acrylic and image transfer on wood.

30x40x1.50"

I have wonderful memories of my visit to Laguna Beach, a small artist community on the pacific in California. What I love about this piece is that it shows so much of the beauty of this vibrant little town on the Pacific coast. I wish I could step into this painting and take stroll through the streets, take in all the amazing art and plop down on that terrace for a nice cocktail.

I only got to visit Laguna Beach for a couple of hours, we explored the lovely shopping streets and all the galleries but we didn't have time to really dive in! Ideally I would take another trip specifically dedicated to discovering every nook and cranny of this beautiful place.

But until that time I will create paintings like these that allow me to imaging being back there, walking under the palm trees in the warm summer breeze that carries the smell of the nearby ocean.

Denise Buisman Pilger