Interview

From an interview with Melissa Ingram

"The sculptures that Stephen has hanging in the Auburn Old Town Gallery range from smaller pieces, the size of a business card or cell phone, to larger pieces that are over two feet in length and width. Each piece shares a three dimensional aspect; literally popping off of the wall. Copper and silver wires not only hold the various parts of a work together, but also spring out in curls and waves from his pieces, giving each one a feeling of movement. Stephen flattens each wire by hammering it by hand, and the result is a wonderful texture that lends visual interest to the smallest of details. These wires are more than decorative, as Stephen likes to use tension along with the occasional joints to hold his sculptures together. Sheets of copper and brass are finished with a tool that grinds a unique pattern on the surface, resulting in a texture that is a cross between fine sand and a reptilian skin. It is this attention to detail and texture that makes Stephen’s pieces so interesting to look at."