Artist Statement:
Mascara is meant to invoke the concept of cosmetically enhancing the eyes.
In the case of this sculptural installation, the eyes are the enormous panes of clear glass the homeowner enjoys at the façade of the townhouse. These panes transition from reflecting objects on the outside of the home to openings revealing the interior of the home at night. I want to have the public focus on this Modern bunting made up of deep black triangular planes that have bright red highlighting streaks to focus on the magical transitions of the glass. The pieces will be suspended from the rooftop railing by very thin stainless steel aircraft cable on both sides of the glass openings. The expanse of the glass panes will be enhanced by blackening out the vertical mullions in the windows to visually elongate the glass area across the entire width of the building. The existing planter at the front entrance will also receive added black panels with red accents to balance out the entire street view composition.
About the Artist:
Greg Braun’s work has been exhibited in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and California. He lives and works in rural Hartwood, Virginia from a home he renovated that includes an office, workshop, and studio. His creative time is spent between creating artwork, designing custom CAD software programs and giving classroom instruction for various types of CAD software.
After graduating from the Corcoran College of Art + Design with a major in sculpture, he continued making studio art and exhibiting work at local galleries in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He worked for several fabrication facilities, including a neon sculpture studio, until taking up a long-term career as a cabinetmaker for custom cabinetry and millwork shops in Northern Virginia. He has also worked on many exhibit fabrication projects for national museums, science centers, and corporate exhibits. In 1990, Greg began teaching himself to use AutoCAD computerized drafting software and studying the history of Mid-Century Modern architecture through web sites, books, and site visits of selected works. His current body of work is an extension of these long-term architectural pursuits, creating wall mounted sculptures and site-specific installations that entice viewers into experiencing a new architectural topography.
Materials:
Wood, plywood, aluminum, stainless steel