Bart Soutendijk makes murals for public, commercial, and residential locations out of wire – his drawing medium of choice. The wire pieces are the final step in a simplification process that starts with a photograph or group of photographs. He makes and remakes a digital line drawing to emphasize only the essence of the subject, then, like the poet who reviews every word, he re-examines every turn and curve as he bends the wire into a sculpture. The final installation, a solid line in space in front of a moving shadow, has scale enough to suit a large wall without dominating the room. His work has been purchased by collectors from all over the world.
“My Best Shirt”
“Buddies”
“Dancers”
“Horse Scratching”
“Catching Ants”
“Born in New Orleans”
