Since my education as a stone sculptor, I have carried around a sketchbook filled with small, abstract drawings that capture how I view the world. Like sifting soil to find gold, my work process starts with going through this sketchbook to pull out any nuggets of inspiration, which become the subjects of my creative vision. To bring life to this vision, I use conventional, easily obtainable materials and work in a meticulously planned manner, always with an eye for detail. The results are abstract pieces that simultaneously celebrate contrast and harmony, tension and resolve—all by accentuating often-forgotten forms in everyday life.
I believe God is in the tensions of this world, and my art is created from a deep sense of relationship with Jesus Christ. Yet just as I prefer not to draw a straight line in my works, neither do I want to force a meaning upon those who view my artistic expressions. My work is not a religious statement or the fruit of a messiah complex, but instead comes from a foundational truth that drives my life.
Bens portfolio and work for sale:
https://benjaminsiegenthaler.com/
