![Wedlock - Bronze sculpture by Barry Johnston](../../2000images/wed.jpg) ![](../../2000images/wed.jpg) |
Wedlock
1980, 19'-6" high
He articulates this meaning through gesture and
pose. Volumes are summarized in the subtle turn of wrist or the fingers
of a hand. “As a pianist, I am particularly sensitive to the expressive
power of hands and feet,” the artist explains. “They can be used to
extend the energy of a sculpture out into the surrounding space, as in
Wedlock,
or they can focus energy, increasing a sculpture’s intensity.” Every
aspect of his work amplifies the power of emotional experience to be
drawn from each piece.
Steve Mirabella, Art Critic ![](../../2000images/weddetail2.gif) |