Wire Mesh

The early experiments above led to further explorations in Madison, Wisconsin with sculptures leveraging mesh texture, moiré patterns, and color, initially on the wall and then as freestanding works.

Grant projects (see public art) stimulated Jon to think further about space and surroundings, leading him to a more architectural style anticipating direct physical interactions with open and airy structures. Working initially with tabletop pieces such as these shown below, he invited viewers to move through these works in their imaginations as models for constructions in public spaces while standing remaining accessible and visually appealing sculptures in their own right. These pieces attracted local interest and were sold through the Garver Gallery in Madison; one was acquired by the Madison Art Center, now the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art or MMoCA.

An invitational Art in Site show at the Wisconsin Memorial Union Gallery offered an opportunity to create a full-scale wire mesh sculpture, called Aviary. Following display at the Madison City-County Building, the City of Madison purchased Aviary for future installation in a public park.

Wire mesh continues as an active sculptural medium, and Jon looks forward to extending recent large-scale work in aluminum using transparent and semi-transparent perforated metal for outdoor durability.