segmented worm -- sand cast bronze -- 51'' long, built from 11 individual castings -- The joints are moveable, allowing the worm to be ''posed'' in various attitudes. I built this piece over the course of a year. It began as an effort to get at what is so compelling about repeated forms that are capable of linked motion.

segmented worm -- sand cast bronze

segmented worm -- sand cast bronze

segmented worm -- original patterns -- sheet metal, fiberglass auto body filler -- The forms are made of durable materials because they were used to create multiple molds for casting, using a process that is more common in industrial settings than in fine arts.

wobbly bowl -- investment cast bronze, stainless steel rods -- The bowl stands 11'' tall and rocks and shivers, causing the ball to roll around and make a ringing sound.

wobbly bowl -- process #1 (pattern)

wobbly bowl -- process #2 (mold)

wobbly bowl -- process #3 (wax)

wobbly bowl -- process #4 (drilling jig) -- This jig enabled me to drill into the bowl at measured angles so that rods inserted into the holes would fan out evenly from the center.

wobbly bowl -- process #5 (attachment of rods) -- The rods are glued into angled holes drilled in the bronze.