Simon Berson was first drawn to wire sculpture as a young boy growing up in New York City. A visit to MOMA, and seeing Calder's wire circus and the work of Lee Bontecou presented new possibilities.
'Perhaps I became a wire sculptor when I began making toys out of pipe cleaners'. Many pieces are made from recycled materials and found objects. The paintings and drawings are explorations of the inner landscape. Unlike the highly controlled wire sculpture, they are meant to coax out some underlying reality and engage the viewer. The work can be found in diverse...more
