Grumpy

For my latest blog post, I’m introducing “Grumpy," my first abstract wire sculpture… though it’s actually the second wire sculpture I’ve created. The name "Grumpy” came from a random draw, and I was instantly struck by the playful challenge of bringing that emotion to life.‍My conceptualization was inspired by crabs… after all, what’s grumpier than being a little crabby?I sculpted an abstracted form of a crab, but there’s more to this work than meets the eye. I imagine “Grumpy” not as just a small model, but as a towering 6 to 8-foot structure that invites audiences to interact with it.‍With its spindly legs and cloud-like silhouette, the sculpture is designed to evoke both the irritable nature of a crab and the whimsical feel of a floating, slightly moody entity. Stay tuned as I continue to explore the potential of this wire creation in a larger, more immersive form!