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Published: 2004-09-08 15:55:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 1979; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 257
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aprox. 24" earthenware w/ slip and underglazecurrently for sale at Galveston Art Center, Galveston TX
(this is a single piece from several views, not multiple pieces)
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Comments: 21
I find the image on his chest interesting as well as confusing.
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okay...take that a bit further and i can probably comment on it...i don't want to muddy the waters with what i intended- i'd like to hear what you take from it first...
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These last two scupts are great. I like the little details, like the scenic panels in their stomachs and the held items. The rhino-esque hood on this guy is a nice touch. Good color choices as well.
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lovely colors. there's always a lot to think about with your pieces.
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Your work is always so original, and your style is very pronounced. I'd always be able to pick out your work in a crowd. Assuming sculptures formed crowds.
I love the head in this guys hand. Is that a propeller or a wind-up key lodged in its skull?
---AK
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It's a wind-up key, but many people have mistaken it for a propeller. I think if i were to sculpt it again i would put holes in the "wing" parts to make it look like the old fashioned keys- but i was afraid that it would weaken the structure and allow them to snap off...either way it's a gamble. Meaning vs. structure...that's what it's always about.
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I think the confusion comes from the fact that it's on the top of the head. So people think that it's got a propeller cap on or something. But the shape of it definitely gives the impression of a wind-up key.
---AK
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that's a really good point...i didn't see that. Not too much chance that i'll resculpt this one- but it's something to keep in mind on the next one.
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Heck, I wouldn't change it even if I had the chance. As you said, holes in the key might weaken that fragile part. Keeping the scultpure in one piece is more important.
---AK
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love it! especially the head on the hand... or the fact they are some wierd species i don't recognize '.'
great drawing in the body, too .)
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Your work is always so wonderful, and this is no exception.
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