Roland Brener

Roland Brener (February 22, 1942 – March 22, 2006) was a South African-born Canadian artist. Quotes My attitude is not specifically destructive—rather call it disrespectful. My sculptures fail to impress me by their existence. Their material being is not sacrosanct the-sculpture-of-roland-brener-210761, www.artforum.com The processes to which I submit material are governed by structured thought and the ‘finished’ configuration is merely that point in time at which I decide to suspend the process the-sculpture-of-roland-brener-210761, www.artforum.com Making things that move I wonder whether I grope for the sensation of sleep in a train carrying me towards the sea. Repetition echoes the rhythm of telegraph poles as they slip past the window. Wood, gleaming, recalls the varnished Mahogany and green leather of our little compartment. Sailing awakens thoughts of leaving home "and the cabin of the boat is again the compartment of the train roland-brener-1093596293, obituaries.timescolonist.com External links Category:1942 births Category:2006 deaths Category:Sculptors from South Africa Category:People from Johannesburg