destruction ii by Vincent Distrola
2020
sculpture
video: hyperlapse video of destruction ii from 7pm to 9pm
destruction ii is a dynamic sculpture that changes and moves with the setting sun and rising moon. destruction ii challenges to think about the objects in our home that we consider static, and how to start to change this narrative. Instead of forcing objects and art to move with us, how can we start to move with them?
destruction ii at night (L) versus the day (R). destruction ii challenges us to think about how to think about the things in our home as dynamic versus static.
This piece was made with layered paper-mache, which was then painted with acrylic Liquitex paint. After painting, I then used a drill to install the battery operated lights, and placed the lights in the sculpture. I secured them with hot glue, and painted any exposed wire white to give it the allusion that it is “hidden” until night when the sculpture comes to life.
Promised Land (This is Where You Find Out)
2020. Acrylic paint, ballpoint pen, tape, on a solid pine canvas. I had been thinking about this and saw the idea of what this painting was going to be several months ago, but was in the process of moving and realized I had packed my paint supplies up in a box that was unreachable. The … Continue reading Promised Land (This is Where You Find Out)
How Long Must I Wait? Why Is It Like This?
2 feet x 1 foot / 61cm x 30cm Wood and Acrylic painting There is a feeling I cannot name. I want to be free, and there is something that is holding me back. I play my instruments louder and louder, and get closer and closer. I paint and can almost see it on the … Continue reading How Long Must I Wait? Why Is It Like This?
