This is definitely the most in-depth artist statement I've read. The article states the artists inspiration, the thought process, the art making process, materials used etc. The author did a good job briefly explaining the Big Bang and how each component of the sculpture directly relates to the scientific data. I cannot even imagine the amount of research the artist must of conducted before taking on this massive challenge. I would think that explaining the sculptures in words to an audience, especially people unfamiliar with the details of the Big Bang, would be quite a difficult task as well. In this case, I believe it is absolutely necessary to have an artist statement with these sculptures, nobody would know otherwise all of the precise calculations and research that went into the pieces unless you tell people. The statement clarifies the artist's intent and gives the audience in-depth background knowledge that is vital to the understanding of the An End to Modernity.
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