Jesse Rasmussen’s sculpture and functional work explore the intricate details of natural phenomena and how they correspond with the human experience. His work provides visual dialogues derived from personal experiences and observations of the natural world resulting in sculptural objects reflective of this experience. Original artworks produced by Rasmussen reveal an intimate knowledge of growth patterns and symbiotic relationships of the natural world and how everything is related. The sculptures generate abstract microcosmic representations of the world as a connected and interrelated source of knowledge, creativity, and personal insight as it relates to the human experience.
By revealing the subtleties of the natural world in texture, pattern and form; the artist’s insight into the natural world on a physical and mental level suggests the need for a greater awareness and understanding of the environment. It is the hope of the artist that this will eventually lead to a perspective of how humans are related to the natural ecosystem and how we can interact with the environment in a positive and symbiotic manner.
Rasmussen received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics/sculpture at the University of Minnesota in the United States and achieved a Master of Visual Arts degree in ceramic sculpture at the University of Sydney in 2010.
Jesse Rasmussen’s sculpture and functional work explore the intricate details of natural phenomena and how they correspond with the human experience. His work provides visual dialogues derived from personal experiences and observations of the natural world resulting in sculptural objects reflective of this experience. Original artworks produced by Rasmussen reveal an intimate knowledge of growth patterns and symbiotic relationships of the natural world and how everything is related. The sculptures generate abstract microcosmic representations of the world as a connected and interrelated source of knowledge, creativity, and personal insight as it relates to the human experience.
By revealing the subtleties of the natural world in texture, pattern and form; the artist’s insight into the natural world on a physical and mental level suggests the need for a greater awareness and understanding of the environment. It is the hope of the artist that this will eventually lead to a perspective of how humans are related to the natural ecosystem and how we can interact with the environment in a positive and symbiotic manner.
Rasmussen received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics/sculpture at the University of Minnesota in the United States and achieved a Master of Visual Arts degree in ceramic sculpture at the University of Sydney in 2010.
