Brendan Robinson — Artist Review
My name is Chloe Swopshire, and this semester with NYC Crit Club, I have had the honor of being Brendan’s class partner. Read my write up of his works below.
Brendan’s work: Popsicle, Marble on Wood, 2021
Sculptor Brendan Robinson explores the contrast between permanence, and temporary. He shapes works of stone to give weight, and to add intention to the mindset most have in our consumer, waste prone culture.
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Our emphasis of creating non compostable material to fill a void, against the permanence of stone which has existed beyond the dawn of humanity breathes awareness into our unsustainable habits. Brendan’s works are a reminder of what will live far beyond our lone century of life, if we live to even 100 years of age.
By exploring and creating based on items which may not ever be used, discards, the spork, the iodized salt and pepper packets, a wooden popsicle stick, Brendan’s work circles in on the question of the reason for their existence. Our lack of consideration, or concern is brought to the forefront in place of the ways we ignore or deny the impermanence of a meal or takeout.
Whether or not humankind is capable of connecting and ensuring that we sustain ourselves on this planet is yet to be determined. However, the creations that come from this space of purity, of a desire to honor the natural beauty, and to have one’s work informed by time, and its passing holds in wait to answer, yes.
You can view Brendan’s work here https://www.brendanrobinsonart.com
This review was written as a part of Artist Career Intensive, taught by Will Hutnick for the Summer 2021 semester with NYC Crit Club
