Luke Sides
Luke Sides - Cupcakes (bronze)
Artist Statement
The validity of sculpture in today’s art world is a major concern of mine. Today’s sculptor must acknowledge the history of sculpture and at the same time appeal to the sensibilities of our post-modern world. My work attempts to make a statement about sculpture by approaching craft, process, and materials in a new way. I rely on materials for my content, and common objects for my overall form, as I deal with issues of minimalism and pop. Linguistics also has an important role—many of my sculptures are humorous plays on words. Through my work, I pay homage to, poke fun at, recognize the history of, and show my respect for sculptural tradition.
Luke Sides began his BFA at Odessa College. He finished his BFA and received his MFA in Sculpture at the University of North Texas, Denton. Luke's sculptures are created using a variety of materials and processes: steel fabrication, cast bronze and plastics, and woodcarving.
Luke has participated in a number of juried and group exhibitions throughout Texas, including the Arts International Exhibition at the International Arts Museum in El Paso, TX, juried by Ellen Landis and Andrea Karnes. Luke won the Hannah Taylor Sculpture Award for his entry.
Luke Sides is a professor at Collin College, where he served as the Visual Arts Chair for the 2004-2007 terms. He is currently teaching Sculpture I and II, Sculpture Portfolio and Design II.
The validity of sculpture in today’s art world is a major concern of mine. Today’s sculptor must acknowledge the history of sculpture and at the same time appeal to the sensibilities of our post-modern world. My work attempts to make a statement about sculpture by approaching craft, process, and materials in a new way. I rely on materials for my content, and common objects for my overall form, as I deal with issues of minimalism and pop. Linguistics also has an important role—many of my sculptures are humorous plays on words. Through my work, I pay homage to, poke fun at, recognize the history of, and show my respect for sculptural tradition.
Luke Sides began his BFA at Odessa College. He finished his BFA and received his MFA in Sculpture at the University of North Texas, Denton. Luke's sculptures are created using a variety of materials and processes: steel fabrication, cast bronze and plastics, and woodcarving.
Luke has participated in a number of juried and group exhibitions throughout Texas, including the Arts International Exhibition at the International Arts Museum in El Paso, TX, juried by Ellen Landis and Andrea Karnes. Luke won the Hannah Taylor Sculpture Award for his entry.
Luke Sides is a professor at Collin College, where he served as the Visual Arts Chair for the 2004-2007 terms. He is currently teaching Sculpture I and II, Sculpture Portfolio and Design II.
