Concrete and wire. One is solid and strong. The other is changeable. Sounds like we could be talking about people in relationships, yes? Coupling. Johan Hagaman combines the two because she believes that “opposites rubbed against each other create a spark”. More relationship speak? Hagaman’s sculptures are both figurative and fantastical. The thought-provoking work is a beautiful and one of the most creative uses of concrete that I’ve ever seen.
Home and Sanctity and Certainty are Best
70x25x15 in.; concrete, wood, found and made objects
I am interested in the small, everyday certainties, the myths and rituals we create to keep ourselves afloat and give us meaning, while being ever present in the larger, looming uncertainties.
Ajar
64x14x10 inches; concrete, mixed media
More of her work at Lanoue Fine Art
No surprise that this link came from Ronna Weltman’s watchful eye
Wonderful sculptures! I may have to go visit this gallery. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Lanoue Fine Art is in Boston. Road trip anyone??
-Amy