You know that old chair or rusty lawnmower by the side of the road that you passed by? Well, you may have missed the potential that artist Doug DeWitt thrives on. DeWitt uses found objects to create original sculptural compositions, and his work is currently on display at the McLean County Arts Center.
Finding Inspiration In Found Objects
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Artist Doug DeWitt
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Artist Doug DeWitt
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The chair invites a chance for dialog between art and viewer.
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The chair invites a chance for dialog between art and viewer.
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Captured seeds from "Elemental"
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Captured seeds from "Elemental"
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DeWitt's work often incoroprates photography and found objects.
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DeWitt's work often incoroprates photography and found objects.
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"Elemental" work
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"Elemental" work
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"Elemental"
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"Elemental"
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Note the broken part of a chainsaw.
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Note the broken part of a chainsaw.
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DeWitt's work also incorporates video.
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DeWitt's work also incorporates video.
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Detail of the material depicted in the video. DeWitt loves weathered materials.
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Detail of the material depicted in the video. DeWitt loves weathered materials.
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Full view of material in video installation
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Full view of material in video installation
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