R. Wayne Reynolds
Artists
R. Wayne Reynolds
Artist
Ossining, New York, USA
Statement
"Land of Plenty" is a fine art version of the first sliding block mathematical puzzle. Invented in the 1870's and called The Fifteen Puzzle, it had movable squares, numbered 1-15 in a frame with 16 spaces. I replaced the numbers with my own abstract imagery, and turned the hand held puzzle into a vertical interactive wall sculpture. With this work, I invite the viewer to engage in the creative process with me. I believe that fine art can be more than a frozen image that just hangs on the wall. I give the viewer my permission to override a very old rule, DO NOT TOUCH THE ART. You can choose between problem solving and being creative, and that opens up a world of possibilities. It also changes your relationship with the artist significantly.
Artworks
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Land of Plenty
65 x 65 x 5 cm
Ultraviolet cured archival ink on Sintra panels, Neodymium magnets, steel, plastic laminate, and Ultralight MDF
2016