Knives - Artifacts of Fantasy |  | |
As a species, we have explored nearly every region of our planet and have drawn back the veil concealing the workings of our solar system. In doing so we have left our imaginations to forage the theoretical domains of human understanding, nesting in the deepest depths of our oceans and roving the vastness of our universe. This work entertains the "what if," celebrates the areas unexplored, and contemplates the cultures existing in these realms.
Items and subjects such as architecture, maps, ornate objects, fantasy art, and space exploration all interest me for their ability to transport us beyond our experience yet not beyond our human comprehension. Artifacts of Fantasy investigates the possibility of unknown civilizations through the discovery of their implements. The work becomes a preliminary guide and introduction to these cultures, providing us with evidence with which to formulate our ideas. The work specifically focuses on the "knives" these societies use. The knife is of particular interest because of its commonality in all cultures and for its multiple associations that of weapon, tool and ceremonial object.
Artifacts of Fantasy examines our understanding of what defines a knife. What purposes do knives have? And who might the users be? I ask the audience to suspend their awareness that these pieces were made by a human artist and entertain the possibility that they are small fragments of real yet unexplained civilizations!
*Collectors of fine art, please call or email me for a price list of this collection. A complimentary copy of the exhibition catalog is available upon request.
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| | | Artifacts of Fantasy - Exhibition in Halifax
| The Telegraph-Journal
| Aganon's Device
Silver, gold, copper, steel, plastic, cocobolo and afzelia xylay burl wood - 6.75H x 10.25W x 5.5D in.
| | | | Borealis Blade
Silver, gold, copper, black mulga wood, diamonds - 6H x 10W x 1.5D in.
| Collar of the Chancellor
Silver, steel - 17H x 17W x .25D in.
| Fruit Lance
Silver, gold, citrine - 6H x 4W x 4D in.
| | | | Gourd Knife
Silver, gold, walnut wood, bone, amethyst - 11H x 7.5W x 7.5D in.
| Instrument
Silver, gold, copper, black mulga wood, zircon, tanzanite - 1.25H x 10.5W x 1.25D in.
| Jovian Sphere
Silver, gold, topaz - 3H x 3.5W x 3.5D in. (closed)
| | | | Moss Cutter
Silver, copper, steel, afzelia xylay burl wood, garnet, citrine, zircon, tourmaline - 4.75H x 8.5W x 1.5D in.
| Razor Pod
Silver, gold, steel, diamonds - 1.75H x .75W x .75D in.
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