"Geometry of the Cosmos" – Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, Trenton, New Jersey

nobody@ipernity.com (Jonathan Cohen) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 04:47:19 +0000

Wayne Trapp’s "Geometry of the Cosmos" mesmerizes the viewer as the wind blows the circular structure round and round. Reminiscent of the phases of the moon, Trapp’s kinetic sculpture changes, yet remains constant – always returning to the beginning and starting anew. To Trapp, the beauty of the cosmos is in its chaos, and the perfection and completion of the form can be found in the geometry of his artistic creation. Furthermore, the vigorous surface texture of Trapp’s stainless steel sculpture alludes to the energy and movement of the artist. This frenzy of creative energy is rooted in Trapp’s perception of the passage of time and its relationship to his artistic process.

In his autobiography, Trapp writes: "In art (sculpture and architecture) the creator must go beyond the element of time. He must surpass human emotions and the effect that people and their personalities have on the created piece. Time continues. The time/use factor exists. That is the only reality. Everything changes as a result of this – everything is created reality. It all happens as a result of time just ‘being’. The inevitability of change results from time happening/passing. The effect of this passing time should be considered in every created piece. A concern for the future must then essentially be the first thought."

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"Geometry of the Cosmos" – Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, Trenton, New Jersey