Virginia Abbott

Virginia Abbott

Artist Statement

"Frozen in Time," the life, death and discovery of the Ebener
brothers, is a story that triggered my creation of a visual
translation of hope and strength in the face of peril.

Over thirty years ago, while riding on a train to Philadelphia,
I was sketching. After hearing the Ebener brothers’ story, I
remembered the sketch and am using one of the drawings for
Vortex 1. Was this new creation the manifestation of some
psychic premonition? A subconscious ancestral familial
connection or just an interesting coincidence?

This is a powerful story and tied to a memory. I was drawn in.

Described as an inverted mountain, a new sculpture was framed
with building construction leftovers, filled out with juxtaposed
junk, as well as reused art pieces. My philosophy is to be green
and reuse as many post-consumer products as possible. There is
more than love comprising the sculpture titled, "Vortex 1."

The focal feature of the sculpture "Vortex 1," can be described
as the man in the mountain, the face of the mountain, the magic
mountain, or a swirling vortex. This feature is an illusion to
trick the mind and camera. As if by magic, the face moves, the
eyes follow you and the head turns. Whether you understand the
parallax theory, or relate what you are seeing to a spirit
world, this art form is my medium, my voice.

What is amazing about this art piece is the special effects
occurring when photographed. I would like to create a video

challenge. Share the visual effect from the concave portrait.
The challenge is meant for YOU.  Where is your camera, or your
phone? Take the time and be amazed!