I think of myself as a ‘constructivist’ – someone who puts things together. Although the mediums I’ve used over the years have changed, many of the themes are similar – such as:
My process of work involves sketching the overall wooden construction and creating a paper pattern. I use a combination of new and found wood, sometimes reworking and incorporating older painted pieces. I use acrylic paint, oil crayons and pencil to add colour and images, as well as gouge the wood, and use other sculptural techniques to add texture and dimension. I’ll then change and repaint pieces until I’m satisfied that the work is done.
Visit my website www.allenhirsh.com
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