The subject of our story is embraced by delicate tentacles.
Has she been rescued by this unseen creature? Is she emerging from her own subaquatic world? Or has she made a new friend?
I allow you to decide for yourself.
Mixed media on wood. Measures 6in x 9in x 3in (15cm x 23cm x 8cm)
This past December I participated in another great group show at LITM gallery/lounge in Jersey City. There I unveiled three new pieces and one old favorite of mine. As always, I greatly appreciate the support of all of those involved and were in attendance. Cheers!
This is my largest sculpture to date in my continued Surreal Artifacts series.
It is a false idol carved in stone.
A warning to all of those who will come after.
This lotus blossom and skull hybrid represents fleeting beauty.
A reminder that we must value the present.
I am currently participating in the MF Gallery 10th Anniversary show.
See my newest work: "Extension Relic (Amber Edition)"
http://mfgallery.net/MF10thANNIVERSARY/MF10thSOPRANO.html
To see the work of the other artists included in the show and contact info, goto: MFGallery.net
Hope this list helps answer some of the questions I've been receiving about my process and tools in working with oil-based clay (Chavant NSP) These are some of my main sculpting tools in order of how they are most commonly used.
1-2. wooden modelers
3. squared edge chopstick
4. wire rake (floral wire wrapped around coat hanger)
5. mini ribbon tools
6. calipers
7. mini serrated metal kidney
8. mini rake (bandsaw blades looped in old paintbrush stem)
9. fine rakes (guitar / bass strings looped in ballpoint pen stems)
10. ball stylus
11. "Colour Shaper" soft rubber tip
12. wrinkle tool (sewing needles on old paintbrush stem)
13. soft paintbrush (to apply solvent to clay and smooth out toolmarks)
This is a tribute sculpture of my original character... The Cosmic Conquistador - humanoid/insect; adventurer of the cosmos Part of my "Surreal Artifacts" series Now available in my Etsy store.
