Sculpture
Phil Webster
Phil Webster
Phone: (413) 441-2359
I've had a life long love affair with geometry, and my sweet spot is taking ancient geometric traditions particularly, in recent years, Islamic geometric patterns and combining them with modern mathematical concepts like fractals and polyhedra to create unique, contemporary art and décor. I love making art that captures ancient traditions with a modern twist, and that brings meditative order, beauty, and peace into people's private spaces.
My Process
My Process
My process moves between hand and machine. It begins in a notebook - rough sketches, geometric studies, a shape that won't leave me alone. From there I build the piece in 3D, refining proportions on screen until the geometry feels right. I extract the flat outlines, send them to the laser cutter, and the parts emerge in wood and washi paper. Then everything returns to the hand: each piece is assembled slowly on the bench, piece by piece, until the object stands as a quiet, finished thing.
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