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Artist Statement for Derek Mathias
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My embossed metal artwork consists of intricate embossed patterns drawn freehand into thick anodized aluminum or copper foils, often with cutouts or different colored inserts. I mount them on pieces of roughly finished slate or stretched canvas frames covered with a variety of rich, complementary fabrics--such as faux suede, leather and snakeskin; crushed velvet and satin.
This artwork is designed to draw attention from a distance with its overall simple but dynamic patterns and the unique metallic sheen. As the viewer approaches, the focus switches to the intricate, detailed patterns worked into the metal. The artwork changes appearance dramatically in different lighting. It especially comes to life when displayed in soft, indirect home lighting, which brings the embossing out in sharp relief and causes the metal to shine with a liquid or even electric intensity.
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