Trent Berning Works

ARTIST STATEMENT 

The work seen below is a combination of functional and sculptural work.  Unique drinking vessels such as champagne flutes, whiskey Jugs, martini and red wine glasses, inspire my functional work.  The symbolic reference of this particular body of work speaks of the camaraderie that occurs while sharing time with friends and family.  This work is meant to be seen, felt, and assist in the reflections of the time (whether good or bad) spent with the people that are closest to you.

My sculptural work studies specific symbols suggesting elements of time.  These symbols include blocks representing links to the past; circles and spheres used as metaphors for potential movement toward the future, and drawings, which signify past, present and future issues.  The conflicts created by some of these contrasting elements are used to show how counterparts can harmonize and reflect upon each other.  These sculptures have a feeling of moving forward, through circles of spheres and building up through cubes and blocks illustrating growth, balance and anticipation towards the future.