Gary Parkins
Gary is a sculptor. The title sculptor does not do justice to what Gary creates nor even begin to suggest the finished work of art that his constructs create.
Gary Parkins makes machines that make art.
After the painstaking design and assembly of a machine that may be as small as a book or fill a room, he allows the machine to perfom a repeated cycle that causes medium to flow in a random manner within governed parameters.
If the medium is pen, the result is a magical hatching of tens of thousands of tiny lines.
into another dimension 18" x 24"
Taking many hours to form, these 'drawings' coalesce into being in a viral way....but that's only the beginning.
"If you only take a casual look at Parkins' work, you might be attracted to his abstract shapes and beautiful craftsmanship. On a more contemplative level, you might dig down to some of the mysteries of life that have been eluding you....Gary Parkins' art is a force to be reckoned with."
Tom Sale 2004
From electronics and audio, through the creation of magnetic sculptures that cling and form to each other and utilizing a skill set that includes deep knowledge of engineering, Gary Parkins has forged a singular path in the art world.
He has acted as a technical assistant to such art world luminaries as Ed and Nancy Keinholz and Sherry Owens. His folio includes sculptures in all materials as well as conceptual pieces and simple drawings.
memory viewer-2003
studio sculpture 2010
studio sculpture detail
Obsidian Gallery recently debuted Gary's newest experiment in machine-made work with a 7' tall sculpture installation.