Chuck Brenton - "Columgnar X1"

Columgnar X1 (corten steel, 2024) Crafted from Corten steel, the 'Columgnar' series stands as a testament to the internalization of the geologic fragments of mountain landscapes, the work guided by the experiential memories of form that are created while trail running. Through an intuitive process of cutting, folding, welding, and stacking, I imbue a sense of structure that blurs boundaries between the man-made and the rugged. I explore not only exterior form but also the enigmatic depths of interior space, inviting viewers to reflect on their own spatio-lithic memories and the refreshing deviation that unconventional angles, balance, and tension offer the mind.