Duane Noblett - Professor, Drawing

B.F.A. Minneapolis School of Art and Design
M.A. University of Iowa
M.F.A. Unviersity of Iowa

Creative research involving paper and graphite. Paper, as a traditional drawing surface as well as carved, distressed, and sanded. Graphite involving traditional pencil techniques and a variety of chemicals to expand application possibilities. Image reflecting natural patterns and manufactured surfaces referencing architecture and sculpture in an out environment.

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ARTIST'S STATEMENT

I am impressed with visual contrast when structures constructed by humans are seen in the natural environment. Sculpture, buildings, bridges, highways, and other forms created outdoors provide motivation for the visual content of my work. I respond to surfaces made of wood, concrete, steel, glass and stone in relation to patterns such as grass, dirt, water and foliage as witnessed in nature. Reference to subject is explored by utilizing the widest range of graphite application I can discover from chemical mixtures that allow it to be converted into a liquid at one extreme to traditional pencil applications at the other.