New Mexico Mesa Series
The Land of Enchantment is especially memorable when the ever-present sun begins its decent over and beyond the horizon. The reflection on the mesa, the desert and the sky present a visual panorama of unfolding, breath taking awe. The experience varies widely, from bursting color to subtle variations. They lead the viewer into realizing the depth and distance of the horizon. As the seeming loss of light rewards us with a multitude of stars, we realize this performance will repeat itself again and again. The Mesa Series seeks to capture the different moods of the landscape. No two are alike as with the ever-changing sky.
– Tom Morin, Master Sculptor
New Mexico Sky Window Series
The Land of Enchantment has many endearing qualities, which enrich our experience of the land. One of them is the large sky that seems to envelop us. The horizon varies through out the state but what is held in common is the ever changing color of the sun setting, reflecting, illuminating and silhouetting the desert and mountains. Memorable experiences remain in our sub consciousness. The Sky Window Series seeks to capture the moment in an impressionistic view inserted into a larger sky. The works evoke memories that remain with us long after the experience.
– Tom Morin, Master Sculptor
India Series
The India series began when I returned from an Earthwatch expedition in a small rural village in the state of Orissa. My contact and experience with the people, their belief systems and rituals left a profound impression on the content of my art. The village annually celebrates their social, political and religious history through a festival called the Dana Nata. The retelling includes updating the conditions prevalent at the time of the performance. It is similar to oral history but with costumes, drumming and singing. The sculptures celebrate and visually document the humor and joyous atmosphere felt during the off and on ritual offerings and performances over a two-week period. The materials employed utilize discarded sanding belts and discs. The surface color is the result of the embedment of wood and pewter in the abrasive coating. No additional color is added. A piece of fabric from India is included in the relief as a real link to the culture.
– Tom Morin, Master Sculptor
Tribal Series
The Tribal series began two years ago after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia. My visit was to indigenous people and their villages. Viewing their use of natual materials and images awakened a long held vision of primal composition and space.
– Tom Morin, Master Sculptor
Tribal Rug Series
This series is based on the concept that although rugs are flat they have patterns and colors. As a sculptor I create and raise the pattern to a three dimensional high relief and make them come alive. Sculpture lives because of light and shade. Tribal is a generic term for me and not necessarily Native American. We all belong to cultures, clans or... tribes. The material I have been using for 25 years, sanding belts is unique to me and an exceptional medium for use in expressing my ideas.
– Tom Morin, Master Sculptor
Tribal Shield Series
The image of a shield is commonly thought of as defensive/offensive. However there is also that of ceremonial and, as a metaphor for inner conflict. Opposites are intriguing. I infuse beauty into this series to seduce the viewer to consider the possibilities.
– Tom Morin, Master Sculptor
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