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There are a few full size pieces here but most are maquettes or models. If you are interested in commissioning full size versions of any of the maquettes or the larger pieces, or just wish to get in touch, please send contact info HERE. All prices are upon request.

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Tower Series

The following works are forms with an abstract figurativeness generated by the collision of incompatible geometries; they must twist and distort to achieve a level of reconciliation. The series explores this strategy across a varying degrees of order. In a sense the process is misdirection; while pursuing this reconciliation, something else is actually happening; the creation of a figurative presence. The two readings shift in their balance depending on the piece.

Watchtower (Black Rook) – Blackened second growth Redwood. Private collection

Watchtower (White Rook) – Stained Poplar 18.5″x 12″x 12″. (Maquette for Black Rook.)

The Dancers (Red Queen) – Redwood 21″x 9″x 9″

Black Queen – Basswood with Graphite and Wood Glue 18.5″x 7.25″x 7.25″

Black King – Basswood with Graphite and Wood Glue 21″x 10.75″x 10.75″

Stouk (Black King) – Whitewood with fibered rubberized roofing tar 84″x 36″x 36″

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Stouk is installed for viewing in the Native Meadow of the Glen Park Greenway, a part of the Cross Town Trail. At the end of the installation, in late Summer, Stouk will be auctioned. For some background, open this link to a recent article in the local paper HERE. Please contact me for further information HERE. Delivery and installation included, price dependent on location and installation details

Fabrication shots

Red Rook – Redwood 19.5″x 11″x 11″

The six above complete the current Tower Series; I plan more. The taxonomy of the pieces according to the chess pantheon is to provide a familiar reference. The assignment is flexible and not limited just to this series.

In the piece below different treatments and view points suggest a Knight, a Bishop or a Queen. So the taxonomy is fluid, and the readings may not stop there. But all have a Japanese feel.