3D Edddy has been creating sculptures out of junk since he was a child. What started as a way to amuse himself while his father worked as a carpenter, evolved into a way to make use of the many byproducts of his ongoing house renovation, and now a career as an exhibiting artist and teacher.
Amidst the native plants flourishing in his Santa Rosa, CA yard, are many of the sculptures he has created over the years, on his own and with his students. This is where he sorts through abundant stockpiles of junk to create pieces ranging from airplanes with spinning propellers, to large robots, to flying horses and dragons, to whimsical faces, all made from scrap wood, door pulls, bottle caps, corks, rainbow colored telephone wires for hair, and whatever else catches his eye.
He trained as an oil painter, and is quite talented in that medium as well. But working castaway items into creatures full of life perfectly channels his vision and craftsmanship. And, through his work with youth, he is sharing the joy of listening to the materials, and letting them guide the creative process.
He’s a fun, mellow dude, with a big heart, who’s making some really cool stuff.
"3x3 - 3 Paintings in 3 Days" is a short subject documentary featuring Kalamazoo, MI artist Holly Fisher. Holly put together a 3 day (and night) painting exhibition. The event was captured by myself and Jack Urban on multiple DV Cameras.
The shoot took place in a storefront that was sectioned off to feature an area where Holly painted, a retail area with shirts and hats, and a community area where people could come in and paint and interact. Diary segments were also shot in the room where Holly slept nightly during the event. It was edited with Final Cut Pro and aired on Kalamazoo Community Access (now known as Public Media Network). The program won a 2002 Philo Award for Non Professional Cultural Event.
"I was so thrilled to have Jeph’s assistance throughout a few of my strange and wild (for Kalamazoo) art projects. Jeph most assuredly 'gets it', Make art, share art, publicize art, and encourage folks to enjoy art. Thanks for everything Jeph!" Holly Fisher Artist, Blacksmith, former Director of the Smartshop school, studio and gallery, and all around cool friend
