Artist Statement
Awards
I am a self taught sculptural artist living in the Columbia Gorge region of the Pacific Northwest making minimalist assemblages of found objects. Many styles of artistic expression inspire me, but Surrealism uniquely captures my imagination and is becoming an ever increasing influence in what I create.
Working from a minimalist perspective is particularly rewarding. Creating an image or story with only a few objects – and then puzzling out how to present it simply and elegantly, without distraction, is deeply satisfying.
Reclaiming and reusing material is fundamental to my efforts: in fact nearly 100% of the components of my pieces have had prior lives. A skull found in the woods, a broken motor core, a golf ball from the age of square dimples: nothing’s off the table if it has character and helps to create a narrative.
I hope you enjoy my art.
-Todd Biernacki
2023 CVG Show, Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton WA - Emerging Artist Award
2024 Columbia Gorge Artist League - Artist of the Year
Hanging System
The artwork can be wall mounted just about anywhere that conventionally framed works can be installed…and all the necessary hanging hardware is included.
Most of the art pieces are hung from a small ‘floating shelf’ with an integral bracket that can be attached anywhere along a wall. Once the piece is mounted, the bracket disappears and the shelf becomes quite unobtrusive. The shelf is painted an antique white in the studio. If needed, special arrangements can be made to paint the shelf the exact color of your walls.
Alternatively, the shelf can be hung from a nail-on picture hanger or even from a picture rail system with a suspended hook. A custom nail-on hanger and top lines are included with the artwork to accommodate these potential preferences.
The hanging line material is carefully chosen based on the weight of the suspended art piece. If only a few pounds (most cases), premium PVDF monofilament is used. Unlike common fishing line, it is resistant to UV light and does not quickly degrade and lose its strength. If a more substantial weight is suspended, UV resistant braided PE line or braided stainless steel is used.