 ©2003 by Dale Jenssen |
Dale Jenssen, artist Dale's work can be seen next door at the Jenssen Gallery. There you will find her light sconces, illuminated sculptures, mirror frames and jewelry. If you are interested in a table like this one, please contact here directly by phone or e-mail. (The sculpture over the entrance door here is by Dale too.) |
I have the most fun when I am making new work, challenging myself both technically
and artistically. With my sculptures I usually begin with one or
more used objects that have caught my eye somewhere during my travels. I'll
play with these pieces, juxtaposing them in various ways, allowing them
to dance around in the back of my mind.
While working, I only occasionally think in terms of making a particular statement
with the piece at hand. It is usually after the work is complete that
I see in it some current concern of mine, whether personal, political, or both.
I incorporate a number of techniques during construction of a piece; woodworking,
welding, and sheet metal forming are the ones I employ most
often. Several years ago I started incorporating light into my work, and it
seemed so "right" that I have made it part of my signature style.
All of my work is characterized by fine detail. While there is a part of me
that desperately wants to just throw a bunch of materials up in the air and
create something fabulous, I regularly find myself deliberating over the exact
placement of an element or commiserating over some design decision.
At times I drive myself crazy, but ultimately it is what I love and must do.