| Tyler Meadows Davis Sculptor |
Though my work reflects life experiences as perceived through the filter of a specific religious background
and set of spiritual beliefs, my intent in creating sculpture is fundamentally inclusive—to encourage a
dialogue with the viewer concerning his or her own sense of spirituality, something which, though
communicated differently, often emerges as a significant cross-cultural commonality.
This most recent body of work evolved through the exploration of material, process, and relationships of
contrast that exist between translucent and opaque forms. I am drawn to steel as a medium for the rich earth
tones created on its surface through oxidation, a process with strong metaphoric parallels to the natural
process of physical entropy by which we as humans are also bound. Glass intrigues me because it appears to
receive, contain, and give off light—a substance often associated with spiritual themes. In an effort to
encourage the viewer to focus his or her visual investigation on the metaphorical relationships that connect
these contrasting materials, I have restricted my use of form to the relatively simple and geometric.
It is my hope that the work might serve as a catalyst for the contemplation of the significance of spiritual
experiences which we amass over the course of our life journey, and simply provide a quiet moment where
questions concerning these accumulations and how they relate to those of fellow humans, though possibly
not definitively answered, might at least be asked.
Artist Statement