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Artist Statement:
Since
1975, we have lived and worked in Berkeley Springs, W.V.
(two hours west of DC and Baltimore). At that time we
established two working studios, one for metal and one for
clay. We merged our talents together as Hsu Studios in 1984.
The medium we currently work with is
aluminum,
one of the most ubiquitous materials in the world. As a
basic element in almost every industry, we enjoy the
challenge of creating uncommon works with a common material.
Beginning with mill-finish aluminum, we texture and anodize
all of the metal before creating our pieces.
Anodizing
is an electrochemical process of oxidizing and dyeing the
surface of the metal, providing an infinite array of colors.
We began our work with anodized aluminum by making jewelry,
developing a line that is enduring, vibrant, and
lightweight; juxtaposing color, texture and form. As change
is always important to us in our artistic endeavors, we
continually explore new possibilities of design and
technique, and have expanded from the small scale of jewelry
to much more voluminous mobiles and sculpture. Color is
always a predominant element of our work.
We see mobiles as expressing balance in our lives: the
responsibilities of family, community, work, our natural
environment. Light and dynamic, their appeal is the line and
motion displaying the interdependence to the whole. We bring
together form, function, color, and movement, making pieces
which have a distinct character and
complement any environment.
As West Virginia artists, we are pleased to be part of the
state's vital arts community. We have participated in
juried craft fairs
for more than 30 years across the country, and numerous
exhibitions.
We create custom designed mobiles and wallpieces in any size
for special order. We spend most of our time in our studio
with our production lines which are available at craft
galleries and museum stores across the country. |
Artist's
Website:http://www.hsustudios.com |
