Luka Fineisen - Mixed Media Sculptor

Luka Fineisen
Mixed Media Sculptor
lukafineisen.de

         Luka Fineisen is a German artist who works with many different kinds of media to create amazing sculptures that capture the "moments of becoming" as her work is described.  Her creations explore the transitions of matter between states; solid, liquid and gas.  These tipping points between states are what intrigue and inspire Fineisen to make these sculpture-like installations.  She fabricates these works of art from foam, plastic, molten metal, liquids and countless other kinds of materials.

Fineisen is unafraid of creating something delightful, but fascinated by the moment when that allure becomes unnerving. When sensuality becomes dangerous. When attraction turns to repulsion. Fineisen shows us the exact moment when she loses control over her creation and the coinciding love and fear of that instant.    -Bio by Hosfelt Gallery

        Luka Fineisen's website is more of a work summary and resume than a portfolio site.   I would advise checking it out as well as Fine Line Magazine where I found some of the images for this post.  Hosfelt Gallery in San Francisco CA, has a great little blurb about Luka Fineisen and her work.

Gabriel Dawe - Mixed Media & Installation Artist

Gabriel Dawe
Mixed Media & Installation Artist

Gabrieldawe.com

          Gabriel Dawe is an installation artist who creates site specific designs which explore fashion, architecture and the human need for shelter.  He has a bachelors degree in graphic design and an mfa from the University of Texas.  His work has been featured in Sculpture magazine and as the cover of the 12th edition of Art Fundamentals published by McGraw-Hill, along with many other publications.

          I love the way Gabriel's work is so interactive with the viewer and built on the surroundings.   Light is a big factor in Gabriel's designs, it really defines the way the colors and patterns are perceived and interact with each other.  I really like how simple, theoretically his designs are; just a bunch of colored strings.  But they are so much more than just that.  It looks like Gabriel is able to control the intensity and vibrancy of the color by the proximity of the threads to each other.  The closer they are, the brighter they appear.  The further apart, the duller the hue.  I wonder though, how does he get them all so taught and straight?  It's probably one of the many secrets of his trade.
          Make sure to check out Gabriel's extensive portfolio where he has some amazing photos of his work.  Hopefully at some point I will be able to see one of his installations in real life.