Lesley Nolan:
Almost without exception, my work involves common
human interaction and memory. I'm a people watcher and I wonder
what is going on in their day. I am interested in the interactions
and relationships between people in both small intimate settings
and large groups. Why do some of us engage with strangers
and others stand apart?
Initially I conceive of the event or moment that brings
a smile to mind, however, as I work on the piece, the figures
fall away and all I see are the developing patterns of color.
Like a patchwork quilt, square by square it comes together.
The pieces of glass allow me to convey the image in a uniquely
dimensional way. Glass expresses color differently than any
other medium. Saturated or translucent, it adds a dimension
to color and expands the palette beyond every crayon in the
box.
I purposely abstract the figures so that it is the movement
and pattern that creates the resemblance. On the surface they
seem anonymous, however, the movement draws you in and you
find yourself part of the scene, imagining the moment, possibly
finding yourself in the cast of characters. By observing,
relating, and engaging people in both small and large settings
we can learn about ourselves. We are fascinating, exhausting,
exhilarating, and messy.
Lesley Nolan created the glass wall sculptures shown on this
page for two different corporate clients.
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| Step by Step |
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| Summer Reunion |
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| Break |
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| Community |
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| Commute |
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| Networking |
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| Drawing 1 for "Cooperative
Relationships" |
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| Drawing 2 for "Cooperative
Relationships" |
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| Drawing 3 for "Cooperative
Relationships" |
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| Cooperative Relationships
I |
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| Cooperative Relationships
2 |
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| Cooperative Relationships
3 |
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