SENTINEL

Michigan artist Ray Katz sculptures are abstract. The abstract manipulation of form in space, to create visual balance using rhythm, action and movement, combine to create compositions that convey the implied energy found in his work. Striving for visual balance, and the implied energy of a compositional organization become an evolutionary process that he associates with the evolution of life experiences that we all commonly share. The process of change that occurs in all living things and especially human beings, fascinate Ray. The observation of these concepts in his  personal evolution contributes to the visual aspects of his sculpture. 

 Ray's creative process requires organizing separate parts into a whole. Initially much of this activity is spontaneous, both in large and small scale work. The elements are all fabricated individually then assembled by welding and bolting. 

As Ray states, "I have successfully installed large scale sculpture temporarily and permanently. I believe that Public Art transforms the way people look at visual phenomena in their environment. Whatever its form, Public Art attracts attention and effects peoples attitude toward their surroundings and often stimulates an exchange of ideas that can be enriching emotionally, intellectually and aesthetically".

This sculpture is available for purchase for $25,000.

A poem inspired by this sculpture:

Me For You

I am myself

Yet I share it

                        With you.

Only you see

        The way I stretch and twist

To fit

Passions and inhibitions collected

Among years

                        Of growing into myself.

Myself is one not often shared.

In seeing me

                         I see you.

Your spoken spirit I protect

              Even in your absence-

    I await,

           expand,

                but never expect.

By Colette Saint Aubin