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State of the Arts 7

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State of the Arts
Episode 7
The physical qualities of natural materials inform Brian Rust's work. Wood is media that he carves and manipulates to a degree, while still allowing the material to "speak directly" to the viewer...
Tryon Project - Sacrifice | A Natural State - Episode 8 Tryon Project 10

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Tryon Project
Episode 10
From across the room, Sanctuary appears domestic and familiar—a collection of chairs, a birdhouse, a rug and display shelf invite momentary retreat from the gallery. Closer inspection reveals the...
Tryon Project 8

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Tryon Project
Episode 8
“Sacrifice” asks the viewer to reexamine how experience colors our perception of the world. The collection of knives invites one to investigate why a perfectly ordinary group of objects would be part...
Tryon Project - Sacrifice | A Natural State - Episode 8 Spotlight 1

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Spotlight
Episode 1
Janet’s sculptural work weaves together elements of several modern art forms briefly described below: Installation Art: Artworks that alter or enhance our experience of the place in which the work...
Tryon Project - Sacrifice | A Natural State - Episode 8 Found Object Art | A Natural State 3

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Found Object Art | A Natural State
Episode 3
Janet’s work involves the concept of "found object art". Found objects are things originally designed for a function or use outside of assemblage or other sculptural forms. Found objects include...
State of the Arts 7

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State of the Arts
Episode 7
The physical qualities of natural materials inform Brian Rust's work. Wood is media that he carves and manipulates to a degree, while still allowing the material to "speak directly" to the viewer...
Earthen Cycle 2

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Earthen Cycle
Episode 2
The circle is an enduring symbol for the cyclic nature of the universe. It evokes ideas of continuity, change and renewal, and is commonly identified as a symbol for infinity. Rust chose the circle...
Tryon Project - Sacrifice | A Natural State - Episode 8 Sanctuary 2

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Sanctuary
Episode 2
Sanctuary was an installation prepared for the Sumter Gallery of Art's "South Carolina Birds: A Fine Arts Exhibition" show in 2004. Janet began a weeklong process of constructing and arranging...
Tryon Project - Sacrifice | A Natural State - Episode 8 Tryon Project 9

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Tryon Project
Episode 9
In "High Chair," wisteria vine, the arms and legs of a chair and a seat of chestnuts become a piece of furniture that contemplates its journey from forest to living room.
Earthen Cycle 4

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Earthen Cycle
Episode 4
The walls of Earthen Cycle were created using a rammed earth technique. A mixture of rounded stones from a local riverbed, Portland cement, and clay were poured into a wooden form. Rust and his...