Kendall Buster

Buster, a sculptor who studied microbiology in college, creates large scale works of art that look like what one might see under a microscope. Her work invites us to explore and look into a world much smaller than ours.

Like Puryear, Buster's sculptures reference another world without being literal. It calls our attention to objects that we may glance over or not be able to see. Again, I love that the work is visually clean and organized. Although it has been man made, it seems natural; the material disappears. These works might smell more bitter or tangy. 

One thing that Buster said that hit me was how form in nature serves a purpose. Cells and blood vessels take their respected shape because it is the one most suited for the job. In this way I think design tries to do the work of nature and create suitable objects for our everyday lives.