Technology
From 2007 until 2015, my art practice was focused on the unintended consequence of technology and the permanent alteration that it has on the human landscape. ​In a world of virtual reality with e-mail, zoom calls, and Internet shopping, we are confronted with the decline in face-to-face communication and the erosion of community.
I utilized permanent materials such as steel, stone, and bronze to create monumental sculptures, in a body of work titled "The Art of Invention".
As part of that effort in 2010, I created the sculpture "Housecall", a buffalo leather doctors bag from the 1800s cast in bronze.
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Housecall
Bronze, Patina, nickel plating, 13H x 21H x 14D in., 110 lbs. Limestone base, 32H x 27H x 20D in., 1600 lbs.
In 2020, the pandemic upended life globally and underscored the importance of health care for all. "Housecall" is a timely testament to the important role our healthcare providers play and a reminder that virtual interactions with Zoom and telemedicine can only go so far.
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"The Art of Invention" body of work is shown below and further reference may be seen at www.danielahenderson.com
Princess
Pink Iranian onyx, metallic flake paint, nickel-plated bronze, Lucite, sandblasted aluminum, powder-coated aluminum, 18H x 36W x 17D in., 700 lbs. Stainless steel base, 16H x 65W x 35D in., 400 lbs.
Talkshow
Chinese black granite, nickel-plated brass, enamel paint. 53H x 51W x 60D in., 12,000 lbs. Limestone base.
Marconi
French Rouge du Roi marble, cast glass, bronze, brass, silkscreen, 36H x 56W x 30.5D in. 5000 lbs.
Sculptura
White Carrara marble, stainless steel, 69H x 78W x 38D in., 9000 lbs. Black granite base (not pictured), 12H x 47W x 37D in., 2100 lbs. On permanent exhibit at NJIT, Newark NJ