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2021 Notes From Artists Dennis Eavenson and Sharon Eavenson On The Horseshoe Series

These artworks present scientific ideas about space, time and matter as a means of describing reality. Acknowledging
physics in areas of particle, field and quantum theory, we create symbolic abstractions that invite viewers to contemplate
the underlying nature of our universe. Compositions contain geometric shapes, horseshoes, barbells, linear elements and
granular grounds. Modulating grounds symbolize changes occurring in fluid fields where matter states become defined.
Radiating patterns and linear elements filling objects and grounds with complexity symbolize wave-particle movement
through space time. Horseshoe shapes hint at those delightful childhood magnets that revealed the undeniable forces of
electromagnetism. Visual tension brings to mind aspects about the other fundamental forces which are gravity and weak
or strong nuclear force. Our compositional elements attempt to reveal ideas about the probability and possibility concept
seen in the wave-particle duality determined by the slit experiment.

Our belief that science supports religious ideology is also present in these pieces. A dominant inverted triangle in each
composition symbolizes many concepts. In the Christian religion an equilateral triangle stands for the Holy Trinity. We use
the down pointing position to symbolize the Holy Spirit's descent into Christ and his apostles. To us the upward pointing
position refers to the ascension of Christ into heaven. The Jewish Star of David uses two intertwined equilateral triangles
to symbolize their Jewish faith in their eternal God's ability to protect them from harm. Scientifically our triangle can also
represent the equal relationship between matter, space and time for shaping the universe. In reference to time, each side
stands for the past, the present and the future. On the sub-atomic level, quarks contained within protons and neutrons
are composed of three particles to define matter which also relates to our triangular shape.

Another important aspect we address in these artworks is the human need to assign unsubstantiated meaning to objects.
Often the power of belief can affect an actual outcome to life events. Many people perceive an upward hanging horseshoes a
symbol for good luck, while a downward pointing horseshoe brings bad luck. We see no science to support this superstition.