Video: Crafting characters from trash in the work of Paul Logridge
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Paul Logridge is a person about whom it is difficult to find any negative feedback. Everyone who met him characterizes him as an extremely pleasant person in communication, who devotes all his attention to each of his interlocutors. In addition, he is also an exceptionally talented sculptor who creates amazingly soulful works that match their author.
Paul uses simple working tools (hammers, saws, hacksaws, etc.) to create from what most would call trash into unique sculptural ensembles. He constantly visits flea markets and garage sales in search of "treasures" of ancient pens, spare parts, typewriters, coffee makers, vegetable graters and other junk. Once all the "loot" is disassembled and cleaned, the real fun begins. Paul finds the process of transforming these cold, metallic pieces into positive pieces of art extremely enjoyable. Somewhere along the way of this transformation, each sculpture gets its own character. All parts are carefully connected using bolts, rivets, without the use of welding or soldering.
“One of my earliest memories is of my brothers and I taking apart toys and bicycles just to understand how it all works. Armed with childish audacity and Dad's almost endless supply of toys, we tried to create a 'better product.' my early engineering education, in addition to satisfying my inquisitive nature, also gave me a strong sense of balance and equilibrium. I still always follow this and try to use my sense of proportion in all my work. My creative process consists of a sequential iteration of parts from my collection urban waste until I find natural-looking options. Only in this case, the result can be something worthwhile, with its own character. This approach completely satisfies me, and as long as there is enough material for my work, I see no reason to stop."
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