Richard Serra Helps Me Be A Better Artist

Passing thru the lobby, I turned left and gasped as my eyes landed on an unexpected friend. There before me was a comforting and confronting Richard Serra steel form, Band. This continuous bended metal rests gently in the space, forming arcs and encouraging meanders. 

Patina

Cave drawing? Graffiti? Tech Specs?

Serra had to seek out alternative production methods to bring his vision to life. He did not settle for a half-way process, instead he found the people were willing to try something different knowing that they might not succeed and worked with them to construct these beautiful monochromatic massifs. They are rich with contrast and presence. These pioneering pieces encourage my own material explorations. They model perseverance. And everytime I encounter one I learn more about the importance of line and balance.