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Early 20th century Ashanti African Stool

1900-1920

"I am influenced and gain insights through the exploration of artists and authors who consider the land and our place within it. This information along with my own investigations, re...

"In developing forms and compositions, my process involves a balance between reason and intuition mediated by formal concerns. Within my work I connect disparate elements, an acorn c...

Philip Shore uses his art to illustrate man's relationship to the environment and how the connection between nature and culture is becoming more fractured. Rel 17.1 consists of wood,...

Representing the forces of female fecundity, these statues were used in rituals to make these forces work. This type of figure was known under the tribal name of Alangua. Standing an...

Figures like these appear in the annual celebrations of Jo, an association of initiated men and women living near the towns of Bougouni and Dioïla in southern Mali. They also appear ...

Within Nigeria's Benue River Valley region, such representations have been associated with a range of functions, including reinforcement of the status of male elders and used by heal...

glass treasury, volume IX no. 13, smoky gray with a wooden lid Drago is a sculptural glassware that explores the concept of a treasury — the power of a container object to reflect ...

The blue whale is the largest being on planet earth. In many cultures is said that they are the embodiment of very advanced souls, older brothers who in service to humanity, raise the vibration and harmonize planet earth for millions of years. Their song is a call of love to preserve life. Azul is a hymn to life, an interactive sculpture we're both children's and adults can let themselves be carried away by the magic of emotions and imagination. In September 2018, the construction of this majestic 2 ton 20 meter long and 5 meter wide sculpture...

As part of my "Distress" series, the steel and wood work titled "Disconnect" addresses our civilizations habitual unwillingness to properly manage our environs. Outdated systems and...

"Egyptian Blue," a poignant addition to the "Distress" series, serves as a striking commentary on our civilization's persistent failure to responsibly manage our environment. Through the use of symbolic elements and a visually compelling composition, the artwork addresses the prevalence of short-term solutions, represented by masking tape and staples, in contrast to the imperative need for long-term conservation efforts. The choice of the title, "Egyptian Blue," adds an intriguing layer of historical and cultural reference, suggesting a timeless connection to the struggles of civilizations in managing their surroundings. The piece delves into the urgency of acknowledging and addressing environmental distress, emphasizing that makeshift solutions are not sustainable, neither for the present nor for the crucial future. A distinctive feature of the artwork is the incorporation of Morse code...

Title: "E Pluribus Unum?: A Visual Commentary on Political Chaos" "E Pluribus Unum?" stands as a singular and thought-provoking work, offering a visua...

"Garden of Earthly Frights" is a thought-provoking piece inspired by the 15th-century painting titled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by the renowne...