William Braithwaite
Artist MemberDetails
| First Name | William |
| Last Name | Braithwaite |
| Username | williambraithwaite |
Statement
| Statement | My practice centers on an exploration of repetition, process, and formation, examining the relationship between sculpture and architecture. I aim to create a dialogue between the two disciplines, considering how they inform and complement each other. I am particularly interested in objects that engage viewers physically and spatially. This often leads me to work on a large scale or with intricate designs. My influences include the architectural movements of Modernism and Brutalism, which emphasize bold, minimalist forms. These styles, with their repetitive structures and understated designs, inspire the way I think about form, scale, and complexity. Through the use of repetitive shapes and forms, I construct works that emphasize geometry and linearity. Concrete has become a central material in my practice because of its durability and its associations with architecture. Its muted color and utilitarian aesthetic encourage attention to the work’s form and structure rather than its surface. In working with concrete, I also explore the overlap between sculpture and architecture, reinterpreting functional forms to create objects that blend these influences. The scale of my work plays an important role in shaping how it is experienced. Larger works allow for a bodily interaction with the viewer, which I find significant when exploring architectural ideas. Many of my pieces are created with specific sites in mind, engaging with and responding to their architectural surroundings. This ongoing exploration of form, material, and context often leads one piece to inspire the next. While my work may reference architectural forms, it remains rooted in visual and conceptual exploration rather than function. The materials, scale, and context of my sculptures serve as tools to examine the aesthetic and spatial qualities of architecture. In this way, my practice offers a way to reflect on and reinterpret these influences, focusing on the tension and connections between architecture and sculpture. Ultimately, my work seeks to open up new ways of considering the relationship between these disciplines, using their shared language to explore form, space, and material. |