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Ancestors II, 2019 - 56”x20”x21”, plaster cast, oil and pigment on wood base -
Ancestors II, 2019 - 56”x20”x21”, plaster cast, oil and pigment on wood base -
Ancestors II, 2019 - 56”x20”x21”, plaster cast, oil and pigment on wood base -
Ancestors II, 2019 - 56”x20”x21”, plaster cast, oil and pigment on wood base -
Ancestors I, 2015 - 49"x20"x20", plaster casts, oil, pigment and silver leaf on wood base -
Ancestors I, 2015 - 49"x20"x20", plaster casts, oil, pigment and silver leaf on wood base -
Ancestors I, 2015 - 49"x20"x20", plaster casts, oil, pigment and silver leaf on wood base -
Ancestors I, 2015 - 49"x20"x20", plaster casts, oil, pigment and silver leaf on wood base -
Taking Off, 2014-16 - 48”x33”x17”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base -
Taking Off, 2014-16 - 48”x33”x17”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base -
Taking Off, 2014-16 - 48”x33”x17”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base -
Taking Off, 2014-16 - 48”x33”x17”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base -
I'm Still Here, 2013 - 54”x20”x16”, plaster cast, oil, copper leaf on wood base -
I'm Still Here, 2013 - 54”x20”x16”, plaster cast, oil, copper leaf on wood base -
I'm Still Here, 2013 - 54”x20”x16”, plaster cast, oil, copper leaf on wood base -
I'm Here!, 2013 - 13”x6.5”x3”, edition 7 of a planned edition of 10, plaster cast, oil on wood base. The 1st Edition was the recipient of the N.A.W.A. Medal of Honor for Sculpture in 2012. (private collection) -
I'm Here!, 2013 - 13”x6.5”x3”, edition 7 of a planned edition of 10, plaster cast, oil on wood base. The 1st Edition was the recipient of the N.A.W.A. Medal of Honor for Sculpture in 2012. (private collection) -
I'm Here!, 2013 - 13”x6.5”x3”, edition 7 of a planned edition of 10, plaster cast, oil on wood base. The 1st Edition was the recipient of the N.A.W.A. Medal of Honor for Sculpture in 2012. (private collection) -
Barely Standing, 2012 - 27”x10”x10”, plaster cast, oil on wood base. Recipient N.A.W.A. Medal of Honor for Sculpture, 2013. (private collection) -
Barely Standing, 2012 - 27”x10”x10”, plaster cast, oil on wood base. Recipient N.A.W.A. Medal of Honor for Sculpture, 2013. (private collection) -
Barely Standing, 2012 - 27”x10”x10”, plaster cast, oil on wood base. Recipient N.A.W.A. Medal of Honor for Sculpture, 2013. -
Standing-by, 2012 - 28”x10.5”x8”, plaster cast, oil on wood base -
Standing-by, 2012 - 28”x10.5”x8”, plaster cast, oil on wood base -
Standing-by, 2012 - 28”x10.5”x8”, plaster cast, oil on wood base -
One Step Forward, 2011 - 38”x10”x8”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base. Second Prize Award Recipient, A Different Point of View, juried by Eric Shiner, Director Andy Warhol Museum -
One Step Forward, 2011 - 38”x10”x8”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base. Second Prize Award Recipient, A Different Point of View, juried by Eric Shiner, Director Andy Warhol Museum -
One Step Forward, 2011 - 38”x10”x8”, plaster cast, oil, pigment on wood base. Second Prize Award Recipient, A Different Point of View, juried by Eric Shiner, Director Andy Warhol Museum
The Standing series, comprised of six figures, spanning a five year period, delved into the notion of in-between states emotionally and physically. The naked figures seem to be in a state of fright, agitation or expectancy – on the verge of a breakthrough or breakdown. “One Step Forward” reflects the fierce determination involved in taking a step into unchartered territory. The other sculptures evoke both internal and external states—from waiting expectantly for something to happen as is the case with “Standing-by”, to reflecting on former versions of oneself in “I’m Still Here”.
While originating from personal stories, the Ancestors sculptures are meant to serve as archetypes, not portraits of specific individuals. The larger concepts concern the legacy of particular actions on future generations, alongside the nature of DNA and psychological inheritance.