Jason Schneider, an assistant professor in the woodworking and furniture design program at Northern Michigan University, is exhibiting some of his sculptural work at Bay College's Besse Gallery through Dec. 3. He is also giving an artist talk and demonstration at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16.
According to his artist statement, Schneider works with traditional woodworking processes in non-traditional materials to create unique three-dimensional objects. His work reveals the inherent beauty and character of corrugated cardboard in both functional and sculptural forms. The study of the fine use and function of this low-status, recyclable and often-overlooked material drives his curiosity.
"The corrugated textured sculptures I create are intended to provide the viewer with a distinct experience of light and shadow that changes in appearance depending on the directional cut of the material itself," Schneider noted. "Color is also used to add contrast to the paper and alter the visual weight to each form."
According to his artist statement, Schneider works with traditional woodworking processes in non-traditional materials to create unique three-dimensional objects. His work reveals the inherent beauty and character of corrugated cardboard in both functional and sculptural forms. The study of the fine use and function of this low-status, recyclable and often-overlooked material drives his curiosity.
Schneider's work has been widely exhibited in Colorado at the Aspen Art Museum and the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass; at the Center for Art in Wood in Philadelphia, Pa.; the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco; and the Neuberger Museum, SUNY Purchase, N.Y. He received a BFA in Furniture Design from William Paterson University and an MFA in Furniture Design from San Diego State University.