Adam Du Shole
Artist Statement:
My work represents a collection of artifacts; slivers of my past retold using a language of ancient motifs and folklore. I’m interested in the human tendency to memorialize our experiences in the material world, from the patterns on a piece of china to the tchotchkes adorning our mantles. These knick-knacks exist beyond their creator’s intent and without context, inviting us to wonder about their meaning and origin.
Continuing in that tradition, I render work that fluctuates between painting and sculpture - contemporary in color and design - magnified versions that evoke the folk traditions of the past. These sculptures provide a new context for ideas that have often been relegated to peripheral spaces. Drawing inspiration from a childhood spent near the water and a lifelong fascination with myth and memory, I build work that feels both ancient and futuristic, inviting viewers to look closer and see how playfulness and personal history intertwine in every layer.
