JazzyStuff.com presents Joe Kight

F A Q s
about
JOE KIGHT'S
Artwork

What is it? How do you categorize it?

It's sculpture, no doubt. Though I can see the source of confusion because it's a style of sculpture nobody has ever seen before. "Three-dimensional paper assemblage" seems to describe it pretty well. People often call my work a "painting" for lack of a better word, also because the pieces hang on the wall like a painting does.

What is it made of?

The artwork is constructed entirely out of Crescent #112 or #114 watercolor board, which is a very heavy paper board. Light-weight components are constructed from 140 pound watercolor paper. All of these papers are acid-free and of the highest quality. No colored papers are used since over time such papers might fade. I go to very great lengths to ensure the durability of the artwork.

I use only Golden brand acrylic paints. Nearly every color you see has been mixed; only rarely do I use a color straight out of the tube.

You mentioned durability. Tell me more about the construction process.

Once the design of the pieces has been laid out, I cut the boards and papers. All light-weight components are double or triple-ply for added strength. While the facing side of all papers are sealed with acrylic paints, the back side is also sealed to prevent humidity and/or temperature changes from affecting the piece.

Every component that you see suspended in space is held there with a wire frame. The frame is configured to the exact shape of the component and is glued and sealed to the back side. After wire and paper are joined, the component will not bend, warp, or in any way distort over time. It's this wire process that provides for the physical durability of the pieces. The acrylic paint and sealant provide for chemical stability. Golden acrylics, for example, resist fading from sunlight as well.

Your framing is distinctive. . .

I make all of my own frames. When I first began building these sculptures, I hung them without frames of any kind, which was a dumb idea, of course. Then, after realizing the necessity of the frames, I built an attractive wooden frame, sunk glass into it, and painted it gloss black. I've been constructing my frames the same way ever since.

I believe the frames neither add nor detract from the piece, which is just what I think a frame of this style should do. The focus is on the work inside, and the frame provides a clean separation between the artwork and the outside world.

Thank you for your inquiry into my sculpture. If you have further questions, please contact JazzyStuff and your inquiry will be forwarded directly to me to discuss the work further. Again, thank you!

Joe Kight

Joe Kight's Sculptures
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