From the Belly of the Beast

From the Belly of the Beast Steel and Epoxy Resin/Fiberglass 10' x 7' x 7'
Benjamin Jones, Richmond, VA
Location: Bristol Public Library (lower entrance on Piedmont).

My work communicates across social boundaries such as culture, age, and education because it speaks of universally applicable concerns. At the center of my conceptual investigations is an interest in the development of the mind and the expansion of the self. I use my self and my direct surroundings as my model of observation.

From the Belly of the Beast works as a metaphor of my own personal boundaries that I have transcended through my efforts, the results, and the components of process. It is about exceeding boundaries. It is a sculpture that from conception to execution embraced the idea of development. New materials such as epoxy resin and fiberglass in combination with dramatic shift in scale have provided new grounds for exploration and opportunities for growth.