Here’s another inspirational story for aspiring artists, especially those that appreciate the beauty and potential of copper.
Pete McCaskill is a Quick Ship Metals customer that gives copper sheeting some very attractive twists and turns, not to mention very unique coloration. McCaskill was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi where he took every opportunity to study art. Now, he feels he has found his true calling.
In his philosophy statement, he says, “Each of my sculptures represents an effort to bring into a single harmonic expression the various characteristics in the material and its form.” To achieve this he uses old pieces of driftwood and other wood he as designated “FOG” wood, because it was Found on the Ground. While some of his work is strictly wood, McCaskill also uses copper extensively, as he did with this mesquite and copper sculpture entitled “Precious Division”.
Finding just the right piece of wood often takes some time because he’s looking for just the right bend, shape and size to compliment the subject he wishes to express. “Many times it is the nature of the wood that directs me into what the finished piece will be. The wood was alive once before and I have the opportunity to bring it to life again. If I can look and ‘listen’ to its many voices, and by voices I mean all of the various characteristics of the wood, I can then bring to life a beautiful expression that is contained within,” he said.
You can view his other pieces or purchase one for your own collection, by going to http://www.petemccaskill.com/gallery.php
