"...introspective.."
Bronze, walnut, and steel
30 x13 x13
"...introspective.."
Bronze, walnut, and steel
30 x13 x13
"...introspective.."
Bronze, walnut, and steel
30 x13 x13
"...introspective.."
Bronze, walnut, and steel
30 x13 x13
"...introspective.."
Bronze, walnut, and steel
30 x13 x13
"...emasculated man..."
Bronze, wood, and graphite.
40 x6 x 27
Here, the bronze torso that houses the heart and throat stands apart from the figure.
The heart chakra holds love for oneself and others, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. It is unconditional love, compassion, and joy. Trust, fearlessness, peace, generosity, gratitude, and connectedness, as well as change and transformation, healthy boundaries, depth in relationships with others, and emotional control.
The throat chakra holds communication, the expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas, healthy internal dialogue, social skills, and personal integrity and honor. It balances speaking and listening while representing seeking and sharing truth.
Significantly, the bronze torso is three dimensional while the rest of the man is two dimensional, illustrated with graphite surface. The juxtaposition of these two mediums suggests that when the identity of a man is defined by his genitals, hormones, and historical constructs it is lacking substance. Only when the body of man is connected with these central chakras is he indeed…a man in full.
"Why are you?"
Marble (Portuguese Pink)
26" x15"x 9"
Constantly compressed by the bombardment of visual imagery…we create external visual and emotional veil to protect our innermost vulnerable self.
To…empower us to gain the reality of self…to lift this veil and free from the unfounded fear of acceptance…by embracing the strength and beauty of our authentic being.
touch…us…you, with all the healing of true acceptance of our authentic self.
To know me…you…deep within our souls…to go there and back…is ok.
Why are you?