ELISABETT GUDMANN
| K I R K H. S L A U G H T E R
SCULPTURE
ABOUT THE ARTISTS The sculptures by the collaborative duo of Elisabett Gudmann and Kirk H. Slaughter transcend the starker aesthetics of minimalism by combining a clean architectural context with sensual sophistication. Through a delicate balance of form and content, the clean lines and smooth surfaces reflect a masculine strength while at the same time maintaining a feminine sensibility. The work is precise, immaculate, and bold; utilizing positive and negative space, movement, contrasting angles, varying planes and juxtaposing colors, materials and textures. Their most recent work incorporates the Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban, the charring of wood to preserve it against the elements. Historically used for exterior wood applications, the charred wood naturally resists rot, fire and insects, and is designed for outdoor environments. The artists are drawn to the gorgeous, deeply textured and rich black color, contrasting the refined, smooth surfaces of the metal with the textured and stacked charred wood. The sculptures are suitable for both indoor and outdoor placements. Elisabett Gudmann and Kirk H. Slaughter, a couple, take different approaches to their creative endeavors and have merged their diverse talents, styles and skills to create this body of work. They collaborate throughout the entire process in their combined studio, from conception and construction to completion. A San Francisco native, Gudmann received her Bachelor of Science from California State University, Sacramento. Slaughter conducted formal studies at the Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN, and the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. They live and work in Northern California.
LINK SERIES: ARCTIC Stainless steel, charred wood, rotating 7ft h x 26”w x 22”d (including 22”h base) Series of 9 unique variations
LINK SERIES: INTERSECTION Stainless steel, charred wood, rotating 8.5ft h x 30”w x 26”d (including 16”h base) Series of 9 unique variations
LINK SERIES: PASSAGES Stainless steel, charred wood, rotating 7ft h x 30”w x 26”d (including 16”h base) Series of 9 unique variations
LINK SERIES: ARCTIC STUDY Stainless steel, charred wood, rotating 32”h x 16”w x 12”d
ARCHITECTURAL SERIES: OVERTURE Bronze with silver patina 72”h x 34.5”w x 38”d (base footprint 34.5” x 38”)
ARCHITECTURAL SERIES: NORDICA Bronze with patina 80”h x 36”w x 36”d (base footprint 32” x 22”)
ARCHITECTURAL SERIES: MOLNIR Bronze with patina 24”h x 12”w x 16”d (base footprint 12” x 14”)
INSTALLATIONS AND OLDER WORK
LINK SERIES: ARCTIC LARGE (in progress) Stainless steel, charred wood, rotating 10ft h x 36”w x 36”d
LINK SERIES: ARCTIC and INTERSECTION
ARCHITECTURAL SERIES: OVERTURE
INTERSECTION, Bronze with patina, 30”h x 54”w x 24”d
NORDICA, bronze with patina, 80”h x 36”w x 22”d
OVERTURE, bronze with patina, 72”h x 34.5”w x 38”d
ABSTRACT FIGURE, LARGE, bronze with patina, 82”h x 36”w x 18”d
SENTINEL, bronze with patina, 72”h x 32”w x 16”
ESAB, bronze with patina, 72”h x 22”w x 18”d