Cartographers have long puzzled over how to represent 3D objects in 2D.
Buckminister Fuller in the study of how to render the dome, or ball, discovered various geometries, some of which we now know occur in nature. The
Fullerene was named in his honour.
I mention this in passing, because there is something in the work of Dale Dunning that is fulleresque. Not just in the geometries that are revealed, but also in the spirit of exploring them.
Dunning, who is based in Ontario, Canada combines influences from typography to create sculpted heads of typeface, which serve as symbols of knowledge. He also uses bolts and other bits of metal to create his sculptures.
The artist focuses on the head as this is the repository of the mind, is the most recognisable part of the body, and is where we live. From this starting position he is able to find a multitude of pathways to explore.
Gratitude to mymodernmet for introducing me to the work of Mr Dunning.
Photos: Via the
Oneo Gallery and the
Cristine Klassen Gallery
