February 5 - Joseph Cornell

The American assemblage artist, Joseph Cornell has been considered a Surrealist because of his odd combinations of materials and themes in one piece.

I see Cornell's work as an expression of his curiosity, and I particularly like how many of his pieces are vaguely scientific. They also seem a bit sad with a worn quality. The materials he used were often found objects, but the color choices and themes convey a bit of despair to me. Nevertheless, I find his work compelling and inspiring.