Joseph Canizales
3_25.1252° N, 80.4061° & Topographic Map
2021, PLA, Sand, Spray Paint, Acrylic Rods, Graphite, Paper, White Oak, 3D: 43”x 43” x 12.5”, 2D: 50”x 50”
These two works challenge natural objects and landscapes. They carry an expressionistic and scientific weight. I’m challenging the form of coral stones from Miami, FL into this unnatural shape that makes you question its natural reality and now, an otherworldly presence. Historically a topographic map is used to identify depts in terrain, therefore, to give the sculpture a more realistic presence in reality I’ve drawn a topographic map
Trace of Humanity (Concrete)
2020, Volcanic ash, limestone, Silica sand, Portland cement, 54x15x12”
A brick transforming into its original form: a rock. The materials present a gradual compositional transition from modern-age concrete to ancient concrete, which was widespread in Roman architecture. The shape of the materials highlights the relationship between a brick and its lithologic source.
Chain Of Events
2020, Cement, bronze, aluminum, and plastic, 3.5 x 1 x 3’
Through the use of natural and manmade materials, this chain is acknowledging the history of materials throughout humankind. It states the main developmental ages of our humanity (stone age, bronze age, industrial age, and plastic age) and our relationship with the material. Chain of Events acknowledges where we’ve been and where we are headed, with the history of material connecting to the ground around and below.
Mended Stone
2020, Limestone, sand, resin, plexi, 24x 24x 48”
Natural & Built
2019, Wood, aluminum, hatchet, 35 x 15.25 x14"