So, the critic says to his child, tell me about this new show.

Well, says the child, when I began the work, about a year ago now, it felt like a clean break. A poor commercial decision but a necessary artistic one. That was the intention, at least. I’d grown exhausted with painting and wanted to see what shape my expression could take in some other medium. And I’ve always been drawn to sculpture but had never felt comfortable working in it. The additional dimension seemed to introduce too many variables, generate too much uncertainty. I didn’t like the idea of someone circumnavigating my art. It leaves you vulnerable.