Paul Alvord – JCA

Description

Artist Statement

Machines as Metaphors explores human connection through the language of mechanical systems. Pipes, hoses, vents, and ducts become stand-ins for the ways we function both individually and in relation to one another. In these interconnected structures, as in human relationships, the integrity of the whole depends upon the compatibility and cooperation of its parts. The work suggests that adaptability, continual recalibration, and collaboration are essential to sustaining meaningful and productive connections.
The shifting compositions, materials, and atmospheres of each piece reflect the singularity and diversity of human experience.