A Sculptural Breakdown of Static Three-Dimensional Form Through Multipositioning

For the past decade James Malenda bas explored the visual and physical aspects of weight and balance in three-dimensional and multiposition forms. His materials have included nonferrous metals, vitreous enamels and laminated wood. His current work explores the dynamics of three-dimensional negative space as defined by the contrast of surface, color and contour in fabricated aluminum and enameled forms. In tracing the development of these concepts, he addresses his method of working and its effect on the materials and takes into account the aesthetic sculptural considerations.