James Gregg Herman
ARTIST STATEMENT
The inspiration for Light Wedge was the sundial form. A sundial casts a shadow by a vertical rod or wedge called a gnomon to tell the time in a specific location. In this sculpture light itself becomes the main gnomon and the random holes allow light to create many gnomon rays of light. This is my way of making a form in which the multiplicity of time could be considered. Rather than a linear idea of time in a specific place I am thinking about personal time, biological time, ecological time as well as the social and cultural aspects.
The Sentinels I & II are symbolic protectors. Both have an oculus at the top and multiple oculi below indicating a high degree of watchfulness.
BIOGRAPHY
James Gregg Herman’s practice encompasses fine art and design. He has exhibited in New York City at the Axel Raben Gallery and in Venice, Italy at the Galleria del Cavallino. An early influence in his use of science and art was his Explainer job at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. His patented Champagne Stool was featured in the New York Times. Since moving to upstate New York he has shown at the Art Garage, the Smithy Pioneer Gallery, Cooperstown, NY and the Cherry Valley Sculpture Trail. Recent work includes his Field Drawings that are mowed fields which reflect surface contours, water sources and unique aspects of the site.
James Gregg Herman, Light Wedge, 2001, painted Poplar wood, 96” x 20” x 20” x 2”
James Gregg Herman, Sentinel I, 2001, painted Poplar wood, base: 10” x 14”, shaft: 92” x 6.5” x 3.5”
Sentinel II, 2001, painted Poplar wood, base: 10” x 13.5”, shaft: 86” x 6.5” x 3.5”