STATIC ANIMATION | by Jerry Ross Barrish
A CAPTIVATING COLLECTION OF NARRATIVE SCULPTURES
The sculptures of Jerry Ross Barrish invite viewers into a rich tapestry of narratives, weaving together themes of memory, identity, and human experience. His work exemplifies the complexity and contradiction inherent in artistic expression; while crafted from materials synonymous with environmental degradation, Barrish imbues them with new meaning and depth. His creations serve as a poignant reminder of our collective power to reimagine our relationship with the material world and unleash creativity from unexpected sources.
About The Artist
JERRY ROSS BARRISH
Barrish's work stands at the intersection of artistic expression and environmental consciousness. In a contemporary landscape where art increasingly addresses urgent ecological issues, his sculptures resonate by provoking thoughtful reflections on our relationship with plastic waste. While Barrish’s narrative concepts may not explicitly critique environmental issues, the use of found plastic refuse as his medium confronts viewers with the realities of plastic production and disposal. As noted by BBC Earth, "The plastic crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing planet Earth," and through Barrish's evocative sculptures, we are inspired to face this challenge with renewed introspection.
"Artists have often been called alchemists," remarked Philip Linares, Chief Curator of the Oakland Museum. "Jerry Ross Barrish's special gifts of artistic alchemy are imagination and empathy. He creates figurative sculptures from the basest of materials: scraps of plastic found on the beach, breathing life into his figures through their eloquent poses and gestures."