Joseph Troxler

     The first couple of weeks beginning work on my senior thesis work has been very productive. So far I have built the majority of the structures for four pieces. With this being the foundation of my work, with small sculptural tweaks here and there, i'm feeling confident in what i'm creating. This visual language that is being created out of many personal fears is becoming more cohesive. I feel that because I have been searching close memories related to creating the sculptures, the work is taking a life of it's own.
          I have fond memories of working in a wood shop with my grandfather when I was young. He taught me about all the different tools and how to use them. Respect was always at the forefront of every lesson in the wood shop: respect the tools you use, respect who you're working with, and most of all respect the creation. These lessons have formed my work in this series in a way I did not initially intend. What began as a project grounded and based in fear has become an opportunity to look back in my own life and rediscover what made me. What caused me to get to where I am, and where did these fears begin taking root? I'm constantly pondering these questions while I work. Each post during this year I will give updates on my work, as well as what i'm feeling during the working process. Until next time,
- Joseph Troxler