Artist’s Statement
Old painted wood, salvaged metal and found objects have been the
foundation of my work for many years. I approach these materials by
focusing on patterns and small details I encounter on their well-worn
surfaces. Allowing my mind to expand on these elements I transform them
into a form of visual poetry. In the end I’m searching for something
that appears to have been there all along.
My work has been greatly influenced by the urban landscape. While
growing up in Chicago I explored the mysteries of the city as they were
expressed in its dirt and decay. Early materials were gleaned from the
streets and second hand stores of the city becoming the seeds of
inspiration for my constructions. Moving to Seattle provided me with a
different environment to reflect on. More natural materials found their
way into my work establishing a dialogue between what people have
discarded and what nature has provided.
My most recent body of work has become increasingly abstract,
introducing elements of color that were not present in the past. Working
primarily in a small scale I’ve attempted to project a sense of
simplicity and intimacy. I continue to explore the relationship between
the lines and forms discarded by the city and the spontaneous expression
of my hands.
Marc Aaron Wenet
April 2010
