Carl Sean McMahon's bold use of recognizable components intends to bridge a sense of familiarity between the sculpture and the viewer.
Each of his sculptures are created by fusing manufactured shapes of various discarded components to form a free-flowing rendition of wildlife. The design of each sculpture is influenced by the characteristics of the materials used. Certain attributes, such as a sharp angle of a chair arm or
the curve of a wheel arch, help determine the visual flow.
Carl Sean McMahon grew up on Salt Spring Island.
After graduating Gulf Island Secondary School, he
attended the Victoria College of Art before traveling in Asia. After his travels, he went to the University of Victoria to pursue his interest in art. At the University he explored different artistic disciplines including sculpture, painting,
digital media and video production. Carl Sean currently lives on Salt Spring Island, working from his studio to focus on his metal sculptures.
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