Charles Dickson

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I am consumed with how thing work in a mechanical, creative, spiritual and political contest. As a Sculpture that has embraced many mediums, I have explored the nature of the materials that I use in order to understand and challenge their properties in traditional and unique applications. At the core of this process is a compelling inquiry of how do I learn to speak through the materials to discover the truth about the materials and express the beauty of my artistic version.

My obsession with finding the truth of a form has been documented in my 40 year homage to the African American Woman. Rather than work from an imagined form, I had to undress it, to uncover the truth of its essence.

This dialogue propelled me to immerse myself into the artistic heritage of Africa, searching for the language, tools, and symbols to recreate and recover the enormous spiritual influence and indigenous beauty this tradition has had on the world.