Ian Madin (Studio #1)
Over a long career as a geologist, I spent a lot of time looking at rocks, intrigued by the shapes, colors and textures that stones develop in the wild. The first thing a geologist does when encountering a new rock is to break it with a hammer to see how the interior differs and I love the moment of revelation that act brings. For my stone sculpture, I look for pieces that have been naturally quarried by water, gravity and time, with unique shapes and beautiful patinas. I shape and polish select surfaces, to open a window into the interior, and to develop tension with the ancient natural surfaces. Much of my current work uses basalt from the Columbia River Gorge, which combines elegant curves with smooth planes and crisp edges. The natural surfaces are painted with earth tones and patterns in iron oxide, which contrast with the dark polished surfaces. I also work with rhyolite and welded tuff common in Eastern Oregon, which have a wide range of colors and textures.
NOTE: Short and Steep Driveway
Ian will be hosting Diane Marconi (Painting)
