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Artist Statement for Jay Stratton
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What I Do:
Everything that is around us, influences us in every
aspect of our lives. These influences, and how we utilize
them, are what make us who we are. Good or bad, positive
or negative, it’s the way we react, and interact, to these
influences that determine the outcome of or lives, or if
today is going to be a good day or a bad day. The way we
flow with these influences and determines the inspiration
we may have in our work and in others.
I love the challenge of creating something new;
something different that's never been done. I solve
problems while fulfilling needs. Whether I'm creating a
show piece or a basic cabinet , I want my clients satisfied,
and others noticing and commenting on the piece when
they come in to their home or business.
My designs are original. Inspiration may come from
architecture, nature, music, or a Bible verse. Sometimes, I
don’t have a clue where an idea may have come from.
That’s when I just look up and say thanks.
When it comes to carving that idea into wood, I have to
let the wood flow. Wood is alive, and I believe you have to
be able to feel that life and move with it for the piece to
work and be pleasing to the eye. Proportion, thickness of a
line, contrast of another wood; all so very important in how
a piece moves and attracts the eye...bringing a person in for
a closer look...pulling the hand to the piece so the viewer
can become intimate with the object. When the viewer gets
wrapped up with a piece physically and emotionally, then I
know it's right.
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