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Dean De Cocker

On the Way to Sulfur Island

October 7 - November 26, 2011

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My work is part of a continuing series, “Blue Jackets Return.”  From the first winged-shaped structures to the current work, I have been exploring my interest in formal elements by transforming flat, two-dimensional surfaces into three-dimensional objects.  I derive much of my inspiration from everyday objects such as mailboxes, aircraft structures, wings and propellers, heavy machinery and architectural works.  These objects become conceptual elements, which I transform first into drawings.  Then, via techniques of aircraft construction, I have fabricated objects of inner structures and outer coverings that created volumetric enclosures.  Recently, my interest in racecar fabrication and finishing and collecting vintage BMX bicycles from the 1970’s has led to subtle changes in structure and color.

The titles of my works have no real meaning, but due to my interest in the construction techniques of World War II aircraft, I take my titles from the World War II battles in the South Pacific.

September, 2011 


Installation View

Installation View
Forever in the Silence of the Coral Sea, 2011

Enamel Paint, Metal, Powder Coat, Wood
24" x 20" x 13"
Pride of the Fleet, 2011

Metal, Powder Coat, Vinyl
80" x 9" x 7" (as exhibited)
Lexington and Saratoga, 2011

Enamel Paint, Metal, Powder Coat, Wood
24" x 10" x 10"
When Flat Tops Ruled the Waves, 2011

Metal, Powder Coat, Vinyl, Wood
66" x 24" x 11"
The Lost and Found, 2010

Acrylic Paint, Metal, Plexiglass, Powder Coat
53" x 12" x 12" (includes pedestal)
The Sailors, 2010

Acrylic Paint, Metal, Plexiglass, Powder Coat
53" x 12" x 12" (includes pedestal)
Made in the Pacific

Acrylic Paint, Fiberglass, Metal
40" x 73" x 45"
Black Tide at Dawn, 2010

Cardboard, Enamel Paint, Metal, Powder Coat
17" x 26" x 16"
Black Tide, 2011

Metal, Powder Coat, Vinyl
48" x 19" x 14"
Secret Pacific, 2009

Acrylic Paint, Cardboard, Metal, Powder Coat
24" x 44" x 16"
Pearl, 7AM (in window)

Metal, Powder Coat, Vinyl, Wood
30" x 90" x 1.5"

Sailors Tail, 9AM

Acrylic Paint, Metal, Powder Coat
12" x 23" x 8"
             
Oahu Before Dawn, 2010

Acrylic Paint, Metal, Powder Coat
29" x 32" x 10"
      Deep Pacific, 2009

Acrylic Paint, Metal, Powder Coat
12" x 31" x 13"
             

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