About
Joseph Pine is an artist and object-maker living in the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York. He received his MFA in Metals + Jewelry from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his BFA in Metal from State University of New York at New Paltz. His work investigates the interplay of process, surface, texture, and patina, utilizing traditional metalsmithing techniques, sculpture, and drawing. His creations draw inspiration from both natural and organic forms, as well as the signs of abuse, disuse, and disrepair found in the man-made world. This duality allows his work to straddle the boundary between the formal and the formless.
Through a careful exploration of forming, forging, and surface embellishment, Joseph imbues each piece with a unique personality and perspective. His use of dark, moody patinas and rough textures invites viewers to contemplate a sense of melancholy juxtaposed with hope. Are these objects in a state of becoming, or are they being undone? Have they suffered neglect to the point of abandonment, or are they simply stunted in time, suspended in the liminal space between material and object? Each work prompts reflection on its existence, inviting us to engage with the narratives embedded within its surfaces.
Joseph Pine is an artist and object-maker living in the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York. He received his MFA in Metals + Jewelry from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his BFA in Metal from State University of New York at New Paltz. His work investigates the interplay of process, surface, texture, and patina, utilizing traditional metalsmithing techniques, sculpture, and drawing. His creations draw inspiration from both natural and organic forms, as well as the signs of abuse, disuse, and disrepair found in the man-made world. This duality allows his work to straddle the boundary between the formal and the formless.
Through a careful exploration of forming, forging, and surface embellishment, Joseph imbues each piece with a unique personality and perspective. His use of dark, moody patinas and rough textures invites viewers to contemplate a sense of melancholy juxtaposed with hope. Are these objects in a state of becoming, or are they being undone? Have they suffered neglect to the point of abandonment, or are they simply stunted in time, suspended in the liminal space between material and object? Each work prompts reflection on its existence, inviting us to engage with the narratives embedded within its surfaces.
I am, first and foremost, an object maker. I have always been fascinated with intimate, hand-held objects which speak to use and whose surfaces reveal their histories. Similarly subtle and meditative in nature, my work is often meant to be handled and activated through experience.