A View From The North 4/10

About A View From The North 4/10

This figurative outdoor sculpture is forged from steel.

A seated figure reclines atop a steel cube in this engaging outdoor sculpture by Jason Kimes. The American artist works in cast metals, welded steel and wood, often creating human figures that allow him to explore ‘the relationship of individuals with physical space.’ Made of welded coin-sized discs of steel, the figure's shell appears to be slightly transparent as light shines through it. Designed to be indoors or out, the sculpture has a weathered, rusted patina. This contemplative piece is available by commission. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. The sculpture will require a flat level surface minimum of 42 inches square, to be prepared for its installation.

“I use the human form either explicitly or implied through negative space. As a three-dimensional shape every human is familiar with, the figure creates an immediate connection with any viewer. My hope is that the viewer is able to see themselves or others in each piece and then engage with the potential question of emotion provoked by the sculpture.” Jason Kimes

“As I walked tightly around the sculpture, its reflective skin appeared to take on every colour around it, throwing the surrounding trees, buildings, and sky back to me. As I gave the artwork some distance, light from the sun engulfed it. With the sculpture’s mirroring quality diminished, it appeared as if it were made of light itself. This source of awe, a man ablaze between the green grass and the clear sky, could only happen in open air.” TK Smith, Curator, Mississippi Museum of Art

Jason Kimes completed a BFA in Sculpture from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MFA in Sculpture from Southern Illinois University in 2005. Since then, he has completed multiple outdoor art commissions and taken part in exhibitions across the US. Kimes also encourages the next generation of sculptors by actively participating in sculpture-focused organizations. His work can be found in both private and corporate collections in the US and Canada. Jason Kime’s studio is in Laurel, Mississippi.