My studio is a philosophical space and the asset I possess is energy. Energy is capital. And my capital is waning. Sweat equity is defined by a contribution toward a project using physical labor/mental effort, and time. If my capital as an artist is my mortality, then the refuse produced from my studio endeavors are considered legitimate forms of production. Remnants, offcuts, and broken tools are a valuable resource. I cannot regain time spent; however, waste material does provide a recouping of energy expenditure. Time spent. Energy spent.
Jason Gringler
Welding gloves, steel, dirt, time
Variable dimensions
Courtesy the artist, Lo Brutto Stahl, Paris/Basel