Deane McGahan is a contemporary American sculptor currently residing in the Seattle metropolitan area. As having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, her aesthetic sensibilities are deeply rooted in the region. Not only as an appeal to the natural beauty at her door step, but the lived in experience of people, the effectual charge of living, which Seattle and its many haunts have afforded her. Deane has shown her work in group exhibitions across the United States in Seattle, Philadelphia and New York,
My inspiration fuels from how we evolve through creativity. I'm obsessed with connecting the dots of human growth and art. I have to sculpt every day or something feels wrong. It's like a raw encoded emotion in me to create or die. Capturing my feelings through new shapes and forms helps me navigate life. That, and it feels damn good.
Describe your creative process.
I primarily sculpt in concrete. It's also not a very forgiving medium, which forces me to make lots of decisions in the moment while it's still in a workable state. Ultimately the process itself defines and continues to evolve my style.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Modern. Raw. Untamed.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Ursula von Rydingsvard, Monika Grzymala and Akiyama Yō
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My gut.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?