Gino Miles: Stargazer
Made possible by a generous gift from the Estate of Judge Frank M. and Alma Marie Fish
Artist’s Statement:
My work explores a deep, timeless aesthetic connection to the primal spirit of humanity. In minimalistic yet often monumental sculptures, I interweave references to science and natural phenomena with the passage of time. These works invite the viewer to look beyond the traditional constraints of form, composition, and space into a deeper world of possibility.
Currently working primarily in fabricated stainless steel and bronze, the curvilinear, often weightless appearance of my pieces creates a visual contradiction with heavy metal materials, challenging the fundamentally static nature of sculpture. Many of my pieces are kinetic and can be turned, rotated, or even spun, allowing observers to change their viewpoint. Presenting such mass in motion with seemingly effortless fluidity invites a challenge to the viewer’s perception of the sculpture.
My work focuses on elegant minimalism and cleanliness of line and shape, creating a timeless aesthetic. Inspired by the meandering and knotting of morning glory vines, I am fascinated by nature’s ability to weave itself so exquisitely into a knot - a historical symbol of unity and connection. My work also draws from studies of ancient cultures in Italy and Greece, including ancient columns that symbolize humanity’s passage through time.
Exploring the relationship between organic design and inorganic materials has led me to a strong conceptual balance of how things grow, bond together, and respond to their neighboring environment. I often choose materials which can reflect, absorb, or blend with their surroundings. From blue skies to the reflection of the viewers themselves, each person’s experience will be entirely unique.
Even after more than forty years of sculpting, I still have an unquenchable thirst for creative sculpture, the urge to challenge boundaries and conventions, and a desire to inspire viewers for generations to come.