Sep 24, 2010
Soda Wave
The Soda Fountain Installation of Kinetic Sculpture
Reuben Margolin served this sculpture to NASA's JPL. Constructed by design with the helping hands of Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts. For the past several years, Margolin has been working on similarly beautiful kinetic sculptures. I'd say this is a more than successful collaboration. I find the work to be mechanically tranquil and would love a visit with it.
Sep 14, 2010
In Between the Silence
Berrie Sutcliffe's work is working up to genius!
For those of you who like to brew over a rich roast of philosophy, the following thoughts will steam the pot.
He states, "I was interested in how the viewer perceives "true" randomness, something which is completely outside of our daily experiences. It is only possible to measure such events after they have occurred. I put true in quotes because of my interest in determinism through the implicate order."
Although the work uses motors and and an algorithm Berrie asserts, "It should be noted that the movement of the arms is not algorithmic, due to the fact that they get their data from radioactive decay. The overall program is of course an algorithm, but the movement position of the arms cannot be described in this way. This contradiction is important to the work."
I enjoy the ideas that motivate and describe his work and his observations about reality. It appears that his definition of “randomness” includes behavior that is has no immediately visual patterns, but can be measured after the action occurs. I am further inspired to read some of David Bohm’s work, regarding implicate order.
I think that this work is successful at communicating “true randomness”. I find the work successful in communicating the difficulty which exists in being aware of actions that do not explicitly represent, or appear to have, a pattern of movement/behavior.
Like my coffee, I enjoy art that is philosophically roasted.
Sep 12, 2010
Do the Wave
Faire La VaguePerte de Signal
Jonathan Villeneuve, I like his work. Attractively-interesting play on the interaction between materials. I like the sound component and I like how wood pushes wood.
✔ the box ☟ to let me know what you think.
Be Artacious!
Sep 10, 2010
Sep 5, 2010
Hammering it Out
A bear forages for berries and grubs in a field of dense foliage. Work on a project expresses itself similar to work that a foraging bear does. Although the intention of that work is different, the process of searching for and finding that protected fruit is similar.
I began a work for the 100 Hammers project and realized I was searching for the protected fruit. In light of the inspiration behind 100 Hammers, I was looking for the strain of connection that my work would reflect. That inspiration is the life and work of David McLaughlin
I chose hammer #91 for its various distinguishing character marks. Some smears of dirt, paint, grease, and a rustic sheen that a well used piece of metal exhibits captured my heart.
These distinguishing marks tell me stories and they tell me no such stories at all. One man’s scratch is another man’s stitches. So, I’m left wanting to know the experiences of the hammer from David’s perspective.
I’m also moved by what initially drew me into the project and that is the life of a craftsman and artist, who values working with his hands to give life to objects that would have otherwise been melted down or destroyed. Like David, my grandfather exhibited the same value in his life and work.
Since I also find great interest in utilizing objects to take on different meaning and function. I’m inspired to reflect the wear and tear that David and the hammer experienced together. So, with a little bit of hammering, I will produce the fruit.
I began a work for the 100 Hammers project and realized I was searching for the protected fruit. In light of the inspiration behind 100 Hammers, I was looking for the strain of connection that my work would reflect. That inspiration is the life and work of David McLaughlin
These distinguishing marks tell me stories and they tell me no such stories at all. One man’s scratch is another man’s stitches. So, I’m left wanting to know the experiences of the hammer from David’s perspective.
I’m also moved by what initially drew me into the project and that is the life of a craftsman and artist, who values working with his hands to give life to objects that would have otherwise been melted down or destroyed. Like David, my grandfather exhibited the same value in his life and work.
Since I also find great interest in utilizing objects to take on different meaning and function. I’m inspired to reflect the wear and tear that David and the hammer experienced together. So, with a little bit of hammering, I will produce the fruit.
Jul 28, 2010
Jul 20, 2010
EPIC Animation and Street Art
I dig the evolution going on here in these works. Life, death, and Legacy!
May 24, 2010
May 2, 2010
5/1/10 Studio Update
Creating is a blessing, it is such an enjoyable opportunity! I've been watching Fast Company TV and have been inspired by some of their interviews. Guy Kawasaki motivates me. I would like to read his book titled, Reality Check.
Feb 27, 2010
working on "In Awe"
17 feet of pipe measuring 10.9'H, to be cast in concrete. Color is undecided at this point...possibly grey, maybe bright yellow or turquoise. Beautiful weather to be working outside. I love winter in SoCal!
Feb 25, 2010
Feb 13, 2010
Jan 2, 2010
Dreams are Visions applied to the successful completion of a plan
Bertrand Piccard is genius. As well as accomplishing a task which others had attempted and failed he is an accomplished psychiatrist. His judgement presented in this video is sound and inspiring!
Dec 28, 2009
Happy New Year!
I am really stoked about the coming 2010! I have recently joined Turning Point Counseling, working as a Marriage & Family Therapist Intern.
I am excited to have partnered with them as I work toward obtaining my California MFT License. I offer marriage and family counseling in the Pasadena & Burbank area; and, I welcome referrals!
On a web note, I have a new website: dustinfaddis.com
I am very pleased with it and look forward to gradually building it up. I will be working on a flash animation that will help showcase my current work. I feel very blessed and 'am thankful for my new Mac Book Pro, which I have used to create the website. This is my very first Mac and I feel kind of deprived in realizing what I have been missing in these last 8 years of pc use! Nonetheless, I am really jazzed about CS4 that I purchased and 'am having a blast learning how to use the software.
I also built this site for Laurie Earl at Coldwell Banker who is doing a promotional feature on her listing for sale in Northern California: exquisitestates.com
On a sculptural note, I am about half way complete with a new casting. I completed the first half of the mold and will finish the second half by the end of next week. When I finish the mold, I will be making the sculpture in concrete! I will hopefully have a series of these sculptures. I have also begun an experimental sculpture in wood & resin. And have some conceptual sketches for an exhibit that I will be working on to be completed by the end of the year!
So, I have a full studio with plenty of sculptures in the queue. I am hoping to make a time lapse video of some of these projects, and will regularly update my website and blog; so, keep an eye out!
Cheers & Blessings for you in 2010,
Dustin
I am excited to have partnered with them as I work toward obtaining my California MFT License. I offer marriage and family counseling in the Pasadena & Burbank area; and, I welcome referrals!
On a web note, I have a new website: dustinfaddis.com
I am very pleased with it and look forward to gradually building it up. I will be working on a flash animation that will help showcase my current work. I feel very blessed and 'am thankful for my new Mac Book Pro, which I have used to create the website. This is my very first Mac and I feel kind of deprived in realizing what I have been missing in these last 8 years of pc use! Nonetheless, I am really jazzed about CS4 that I purchased and 'am having a blast learning how to use the software.
I also built this site for Laurie Earl at Coldwell Banker who is doing a promotional feature on her listing for sale in Northern California: exquisitestates.com
On a sculptural note, I am about half way complete with a new casting. I completed the first half of the mold and will finish the second half by the end of next week. When I finish the mold, I will be making the sculpture in concrete! I will hopefully have a series of these sculptures. I have also begun an experimental sculpture in wood & resin. And have some conceptual sketches for an exhibit that I will be working on to be completed by the end of the year!
So, I have a full studio with plenty of sculptures in the queue. I am hoping to make a time lapse video of some of these projects, and will regularly update my website and blog; so, keep an eye out!
Cheers & Blessings for you in 2010,
Dustin
Oct 16, 2009
fingerprint
I finally finished and photographed "finger print". I am working on casting a series of these that will be similar, but very unique.
Aug 18, 2009
I am really looking forward to season 5!
Art:21 | Florian Maier-Aichen | Season 5 Preview (October 2009)
This camera looks sweet, like a contemporary version of old skool.
Aug 10, 2009
Aug 9, 2009
not writing my paper
another awesome sculptor, David Bowen
really cool stuff. I love the idea of developing a relationship between technology, nature, and artist.
really cool stuff. I love the idea of developing a relationship between technology, nature, and artist.
Aug 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Mom
I found these two videos on a TED presentation by artist Golan Levin. His use of viewer interaction is inspiring. I think interactive art is an untapped resource (in the fine art world) that is in the developing stages.
I hope to one day utilize this type of visual and vocal tracking technology in with my creative concepts. It's genius really. So experiential-self-discovery, fun, present, and awesome!
big shout out to my Mom-Laurie to celebrate her birthday, I wouldn't have been the person I am today without her, so please post a comment wishing her a wonderful birthday because she is an incredibly spectacular women!!!
I hope to one day utilize this type of visual and vocal tracking technology in with my creative concepts. It's genius really. So experiential-self-discovery, fun, present, and awesome!
Double-Taker (Snout), Interactive Robot from Golan Levin on Vimeo.
big shout out to my Mom-Laurie to celebrate her birthday, I wouldn't have been the person I am today without her, so please post a comment wishing her a wonderful birthday because she is an incredibly spectacular women!!!
Aug 7, 2009
antsy, tired, visionary
totally cool
totally epic
totally awesome
check out artistaday.com
I just finished an entry type table that will be on consignment at: amandromeda.com
I'll post a pic later.
I like Jun Kaneko, incredible artist, and he reminds me of Mr. Miagi!
cheers and blessings
totally epic
totally awesome
check out artistaday.com
I just finished an entry type table that will be on consignment at: amandromeda.com
I'll post a pic later.
I like Jun Kaneko, incredible artist, and he reminds me of Mr. Miagi!
cheers and blessings
Jul 16, 2009
Poem after Art
To step into pattern and stumble I fell; thought of flowers, to sea I sail.
Bystander too took and kitty did fall, a bumbling brook grew crook too big and too tall.
If ever to wonder to sky cityscapes, climber should hook carabineer to cape.
Should bean to boil too brightly too bleak, pull cable from pillar and hang while you feast.
If I were to climb the greatest of peaks, I would wear a sweater and gloves that are sweet.
Honey is not just for the bees, and just as the cold knows such a breeze.
While climbing they cut the substance away, thoughts of the forest with much greener trees.
Gather the crooks according to their ways, should you find the politicians send them away.
Upon green pasture the soil let be from the poison and toxins of all corporate greed.
Automatic Inspiration by: Dustin Faddis
Bystander too took and kitty did fall, a bumbling brook grew crook too big and too tall.
If ever to wonder to sky cityscapes, climber should hook carabineer to cape.
Should bean to boil too brightly too bleak, pull cable from pillar and hang while you feast.
If I were to climb the greatest of peaks, I would wear a sweater and gloves that are sweet.
Honey is not just for the bees, and just as the cold knows such a breeze.
While climbing they cut the substance away, thoughts of the forest with much greener trees.
Gather the crooks according to their ways, should you find the politicians send them away.
Upon green pasture the soil let be from the poison and toxins of all corporate greed.
Automatic Inspiration by: Dustin Faddis
Jul 13, 2009
Going Green
I decided to use this resin casting to for a cement wall piece. I used a mixture of blue, green, white, and yellow for my cement mixture. The piece is currently curing. When I demold I will clean the resin piece and consider it for wall hanging as well. I am still fascinated with my fingerprints and love to capture the essence of the lines in my sculpture.I watched a Nova production by PBS online and learned about fractals. The show title is, "Hunting the Hidden Dimension". Natural form has always fascinated me and I look to capture that inspiration in my sculptures.
When learning about fractal geometry, one will see an example of how things are connected. The construction of various things has common characteristics. Although things be different shape, they are made with a pattern that can be seen over and over again on the micro levels.I am still trying to make sense of what I have learned and how it fits together. It's my pursuit of integration and an attempt to harness the good things made known to me.
I'll post a picture of the new sculpture when I demold and polish it for presentation.
Cheers and Blessings,
Dustin
fingerprint responsibility
I've been watching several documentaries on the "green movement" and "sustainable design". Most noteworthy were the PBS shows called E2. I espeicially enjoyed the season on buildings. I also regularly watch various TED videos. Somewhere along the way, the phrase "carbon footprint" captured my attention. The thought about leaving a mark led me to connect the movement with the relationship concept of personal responsability.
In the counseling office, my clients whom seem to be making improvements and have a positive vision for their future, have a well found sense of personal responsability. Scientists, analysts, developers, sociologists, and others who look into the possible consequences of current bx, always imply the importance of personal responsability. Although the context may be about the condition of the atmosphere, the viruses of bees and frogs, the output of carbon emissions, or the condition of farming and food quailty, these projections are motivated with an effort to inspire others to do their part by considering how they can make a positive difference.
Some of the current issues and topics involving this green movement contain huge numbers and involve a wide range of systems and people within those systems. Consequently, it takes skilled calculation and clear communication in order to help individuals understand the issue(s) and process how they may work towards the collective solution.
It seems like the discussion of global warming has been prominant for what seems to be the last 10 years; however, it hasn't been acknowledged as an important priority by the masses until very recently. The fact that the information regarding global warming has been circulated and peer reviewed by the scientist in the collective fields, but hasn't been accepted by politicians and the mass gives credit to my above statement. Information that is credible and high priority must be assimilated in such a way that people are individually moved to take personal action.
As I have been thinking about these topics and how to do my part in improving the situation, I have thought about using materials in my sculpting process that are environmentally friendly. Because I enjoy using thermoplastics, I am going to look into a plastic that his made from the pulp bi-product used in the paper making process. It also contains other natural materials like hemp. The company that manufactures the plastic is ArboForm. I am excited to sample their products.
In the mean time, I used the remaining resin that I have. I went to the Bentonville Police Department and got fingerprinted. I then enlarged my fingerprints on the overhead projector at JBU and made a sketch. I took my paper sketch and transferred it to painters plastic. I layed out some oil based clay according to the size and thickness I wanted. I then applied my sketch over the clay and used a metal punch to carve into the clay according to the lines. I then removed the plastic sketch and tuned up the lines in the clay. I then made a wood frame to dam the resin. I poured the resin tonight and have demolded my fingerprint. I am pleased with how it has turned out and will clean it up tomorrow! I will post pictures and tie together my thoughts on the sculpture and how it fits with my above thoughts.
Cheers until then,
Dustin
In the counseling office, my clients whom seem to be making improvements and have a positive vision for their future, have a well found sense of personal responsability. Scientists, analysts, developers, sociologists, and others who look into the possible consequences of current bx, always imply the importance of personal responsability. Although the context may be about the condition of the atmosphere, the viruses of bees and frogs, the output of carbon emissions, or the condition of farming and food quailty, these projections are motivated with an effort to inspire others to do their part by considering how they can make a positive difference.
Some of the current issues and topics involving this green movement contain huge numbers and involve a wide range of systems and people within those systems. Consequently, it takes skilled calculation and clear communication in order to help individuals understand the issue(s) and process how they may work towards the collective solution.
It seems like the discussion of global warming has been prominant for what seems to be the last 10 years; however, it hasn't been acknowledged as an important priority by the masses until very recently. The fact that the information regarding global warming has been circulated and peer reviewed by the scientist in the collective fields, but hasn't been accepted by politicians and the mass gives credit to my above statement. Information that is credible and high priority must be assimilated in such a way that people are individually moved to take personal action.
As I have been thinking about these topics and how to do my part in improving the situation, I have thought about using materials in my sculpting process that are environmentally friendly. Because I enjoy using thermoplastics, I am going to look into a plastic that his made from the pulp bi-product used in the paper making process. It also contains other natural materials like hemp. The company that manufactures the plastic is ArboForm. I am excited to sample their products.
In the mean time, I used the remaining resin that I have. I went to the Bentonville Police Department and got fingerprinted. I then enlarged my fingerprints on the overhead projector at JBU and made a sketch. I took my paper sketch and transferred it to painters plastic. I layed out some oil based clay according to the size and thickness I wanted. I then applied my sketch over the clay and used a metal punch to carve into the clay according to the lines. I then removed the plastic sketch and tuned up the lines in the clay. I then made a wood frame to dam the resin. I poured the resin tonight and have demolded my fingerprint. I am pleased with how it has turned out and will clean it up tomorrow! I will post pictures and tie together my thoughts on the sculpture and how it fits with my above thoughts.
Cheers until then,
Dustin
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