by Judd Nelson (Wayzata, MN)
The Public Art League welcomes Lost In Space by artist Judd Nelson (Wayzata, MN) to Main Street in downtown Champaign.
The sculpture was created in 2015 and depicts three young women on cell phones. The piece is constructed of heavy plate steel that is coated in transparent stains.
Of Lost In Space, the artist states: "The 3 teenage girls are typical of what I see happening in public places every day and everywhere. It doesn’t matter what age or gender, when people gather in groups they tend to isolate themselves and zone into their smartphones. This sculpture is a first in a series of life size figures that will be bolted to the sidewalks and bus stops throughout America.
An artist should create artwork that reflects our view of the world
and the people that are living here in 2015.
This sculpture is making a strong statement of what I see and is a
reflection on our society. My sculptures
are life size and the imagery is modern yet representational. The style is
fluid and spontaneous, intent upon capturing movement and natural gestures that
are typical of that person. I have laser
cut heavy plate steel and welded them together to form a 3 sided piece. My goal is to have the viewer’s recognize and
feel the alienation of people from one another."
The sculpture is the 92nd piece that has been installed through the Public Art League program. A big thanks to Jos. Kuhn & Co. for the sponsorship of this piece.
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