The title of my piece is “Interlocked”. The subject for this sculpture is human connection. In this piece, it shows two people standing, who are fused together by their heads, arms, and one leg. The medium for this sculpture is floral foam, coated with metal paint. I used steel paint, and then sprayed an oxidizing patina, as well as rust. The colors shift between dark green, brown, and bright orange. I used a fettling knife to carve out the negative spaces. Then I just used my fingers to blend out the rough edges. I made a base for the sculpture, and used E6000 to glue the pieces together. I’ve always been interested in the human form, and how deep the mind is. It’s a lot more intricate than we all realize. I created this sculpture to show the strong connection within a healthy relationship. They are completely in tune and can depend on one another without feeling used by one another. They’re comfortable enough with each other that they can share their honest emotions and thoughts. They communicate strongly and help one another in every aspect. I really enjoyed trying a new art medium that I had never seen before. My goals were to push my limits, and to portray an image that everyone can enjoy and interpret in their own way. It was difficult to start this piece. But once I got some negative space opened up, it was pretty easy to work with the foam.