Materials: Brass
Dimensions: 8" x 10" x 18"
This work looks at the picture frame, and rather eerily addresses the depth of the images we choose to frame. As seen in the photograph of the work, these decorative frames stretch backwards into pentagonal forms creating a deep, pitch black portal into the frame.
Photo credit: Upala Press
John William Huckins
New Paltz, New York. USA
John Huckins is a Maine based artist who uses the techniques and materials
of metalsmithing to make his work. Huckins grew up in rural New Hampshire,
moving to Portland, Maine where he received a BFA in Metalsmithing and
Jewelry from Maine College of Art. Currently Huckins is working toward his MFA degree at SUNY New Paltz. Much of the energy and attitude of Huckins’ work and temperament stems from his dedication to Craft. His work is inspired by objects from his past. Through his interest in craft and metalsmithing, Huckins makes work that honors the history of lineage and the practice of metalsmithing tactically and with a sensitivity to these histories he passionately aligns himself with.
Materials: Brass
Dimensions: 8" x 10" x 18"
This work looks at the picture frame, and rather eerily addresses the depth of the images we choose to frame. As seen in the photograph of the work, these decorative frames stretch backwards into pentagonal forms creating a deep, pitch black portal into the frame.
Photo credit: Upala Press
John William Huckins
New Paltz, New York. USA
John Huckins is a Maine based artist who uses the techniques and materials
of metalsmithing to make his work. Huckins grew up in rural New Hampshire,
moving to Portland, Maine where he received a BFA in Metalsmithing and
Jewelry from Maine College of Art. Currently Huckins is working toward his MFA degree at SUNY New Paltz. Much of the energy and attitude of Huckins’ work and temperament stems from his dedication to Craft. His work is inspired by objects from his past. Through his interest in craft and metalsmithing, Huckins makes work that honors the history of lineage and the practice of metalsmithing tactically and with a sensitivity to these histories he passionately aligns himself with.