Scott Lacey is a sculptor who lives and works in Dahlonega, Georgia. “Inherent throughout my work is a concept I call “organic geometry.” For me, this is the confluence of flat surfaces, geometric shapes and curved faces that are arranged to present challenging associations. Look for the interaction of line, shape, movement and form, with the metaphors of relationships such as family, growth, and nature. My work blends a lifetime of experience in the natural world with the multifaceted bonds of today’s families. I find my inspiration in physics, science, math, and the natural environment.
In my design, I am looking for a combination of shapes to create an overall image of unity or tension, as well as shapes that balance or complement each other. I begin with many drawings and through the process; forms emerge, which I further develop into three-dimensional objects. I have been working with these forms and ideas for several years. Each piece informs the next through process, design, and production. I want my designs to pose a challenge to the viewer to imagine further, to analyze the standards of our world and accept that there are more solutions yet to be discovered. Enjoy art, become enriched, and remember, ‘art takes time, and time is recorded through art.’”
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