Sophie Glenn
About The Artist
Sophie Glenn • Reading, PA
Metal • CUSTOM COMMISSIONS
Initially, my body of work 'Rust Never Sleeps' allowed me to combine my education in steel fabrication and woodworking, other than using both wood and steel simultaneously. Though the two materials may seem quite different, I found many similarities in the techniques and processes used to make objects, specifically furniture. Ultimately, I found that the best way to highlight these similarities in the realm of furniture making was to eliminate wood entirely from my process. By recreating classic furniture designs completely out of painted and rusted steel, I am able to pay homage, and in some ways make fun of both craft disciplines and the history of furniture making. The pieces appear to be made of wood, but upon closer inspection it is revealed that the works are just not quite right, with rust spots, humorous images, or implied textiles, among other effects. I encourage viewers to experience wood and steel in a new light, and reevaluate their relationship to furniture.
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Q&A with the ArtistTell us how your work is made.I use a variety of techniques and tools to create my furniture pieces. I use tools such as the angle grinder, slip roll, and hammers and stakes to create the forms, and then I weld them together using my MIG and TIG welders. The finishing is also done with a variety of techniques, however the rust solution I use is a mixture of common household items. |