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Scott Krichau
"This work is a continuation of the 'Objects for Getting Away' series. They focus on forms that incorporate aspects from nature and devices of movement. The relentless drive of nature to reproduce, even when many offspring will not survive. We continually try to succeed, even when the prospects for accomplishment are not great. Our chance for success makes the risk of failure worthwhile.

These works are further developed than the previous ones. The new generations have evolved and now utilize manufactured wheels and a small sphere as the power source. They still play on previous works with simple seed appearance and need to move, but now prepare to zoom around the gallery efficiently.

Creating organic forms with manufactured materials is one of the foundations of my work. Taking a lifeless material and giving life back into it. The process involves cutting sheet steel, hammering the parts, welding them together, and finally grinding the welds away. This creates a seamless rounded object from flat sheets of metal.

The idea of movement is important to the work, as I do not want them to just be objects sitting in a gallery. Movement through space gives them life. Static becomes mobile through their evolution of wings, wheels, and new power sources. The sculptures work better when they have a sense of humor about them. With the addition of a bright paint job or some strange antenna, they become more engaging."

  Fair Knudsen
Fair Knudsen


Calming Unne
Calming Unne

Yellow Avis
Yellow Avis

English Narain
English Narain

Scented Pertile
Scented Pertile


Caribbean Folta
Caribbean Folta




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