Artist Statement
My mythological referrences are generally linked to what we think of as universal truths, as humans are sentient beings the struggle to interperate and or understand the experiences that form the patterns of life are ineffable and beyond analysis —most often represented in art as signs /symbols and metaphor. For example I use clay which is a malleable (plastic) material and create allegorical statements. As an alchemist I model it into different form through years of practice transforming it into a visual metaphsor. It is the work of visual poetry.
I was first introduced to art while visiting the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Upon seeing Michelangelo’s Florentine Pieta, I was awe struck, even as a child the more than life like sculpture had a profound effect that moved me. I stood on the railing while the conveyor belt moved people behind me towards the exit. I was moved to stay look on the work for as long as allowed. I don’t know how long it was until I was finally asked to leave. To this day I still see that image as I saw it the first time.” Needless to say, I am still inspired and moved by all works of art.
Tom Durham
2014 Independence Street New Orleans, La. 70117
Phone :917-688-9624
Email: tom@tomdurhamsculpture.com
