I call this piece “Buoyant Form,” and it really began with my fascination for those everyday inflatable objects we often overlook. I was intrigued by how something so inherently light, basically just a thin skin filled with air, could assert such a distinct sculptural presence and even offer a sense of support.
The color was a deliberate choice: this incredibly vibrant, almost neon green. For me, it shouts with energy and a kind of cheerful artificiality, yet it’s undeniably alive and present. It’s a color that demands attention. The form is deceptively simple – a soft-edged rectangle that might remind you of a basic pool float or a comfy air cushion, and that familiarity is something I embrace. It hovers in that interesting space between being an abstract shape and a recognizable, functional item.
With “Buoyant Form,” I want to explore feelings of lightness, both in a physical sense and perhaps metaphorically too. It’s about capturing a sense of playful ease, a moment of soft comfort, or the idea of gentle support found in the most unassuming of objects. It’s a simple boundary, defined and held by nothing more than air, inviting a pause or a moment of thought on its vivid, yielding surface.