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Remainders
Lynne Oulman

November 1 - December 30, 2006

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In 1985 I began my work with wood. I instinctively kept all the remnants that were by-products of my creations.  It seemed to me irreverent to burn, or throw out these scraps and I sensed that I would eventually use them.  In between building large, long term projects, I often turned to my sorted-by-size collection and fashioned new, smaller sculptures.   When I moved to Flagstaff,  the boxed remnants came with me.

Two years ago I started some new experiments with the smallest of my scrap collection.  When invited to put together this exhibit, it seemed natural that the entire ensemble should emerge from these Remainders.

My obsession to save left over bits and pieces of wood comes, I think, from my fascination with the material and a sense it should be honored.   Wood is an endangered resource - perhaps not everyone agrees with this - but I believe it is so nevertheless.  Since I use this material for my own, personal exploration, the least I can do is not discard it casually.

In this particular exhibit, many of the remainders came from the creation of earlier pieces, some I found at the side of the road, and others were generously donated to me.   I thank those who supported my endeavors in this way.

Lynne Oulman, 2006

Installation View - Alpha Space

Spiral

Wood
20" x 57" x 44"

The Bleed II

Wood
66" x 35" x 30"

The Bleed I

Wood
63.5" x 12" x 32"

Big Bleed
(dedicated to Paul Torrence)

Wood
96" x 64" x 29"

Sphere

Wood
36"

Phoenix
(wall or table piece)

Wood
19" x 25" x 13"  (as displayed)

Hangin' on a Thread

Wood
43" x 30" x 19"

Black and Red I

Wood
24" x 48" x 3.25"

Black and Red II

Wood
24" x 48" x 3.25"

Agglomeration

Wood
40" x 34" x 12" (as displayed)

Old Growth ReNewel

Wood
87" x 8" x 8"

Scepter

Wood
24.5" x 15" x 8"

Installation View - Delta Space

Guida Wall  (85 sections)

Wood
12" x 20" x 2"  (typical section)

Remainders - Boxed   (49 boxes)

Plastic Boxes with Found Material Mini-Scupltures
4" x 4" x 4"  (each box)

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