"Homage to Paul Evans," archival ink on paper, 2012.
The first in a series dedicated to the motifs of mid-century designers and artists, specifically those who moved so effortlessly between the two disciplines. American Paul Evans work was highly structured but his applications were incredibly freeform. I so admire what he achieved in his Sculpted Bronze and Argente series pieces. In a similar vein, I'm currently working on an homage Finnish glass designer Nanny Still and will followup with an homage to Japanese designer George Nakashima. Quick on this link to hear what author Todd Merrill has to say about Evans:
