Artwork description:

Hammerhead is an imposing piece. It might be viewed as a horticultural oddity... with growth around the edges that increase as this strange plant grows up. I prefer to place it the realm of heraldry. A weapon long since abandoned yet swung by some very big guys in days long ago and far away. It has the presence of a 14th century weapon.

All of my sculptures are made out of wood (Cedar). They are intended to be placed in an interior environment only. My sculptures are photographed both inside & outside. The interior shots (White background) are intended to give the viewer a sense of what my work would look like in an interior setting. The exterior shots were important to give the viewer a more accurate sense of color and texture, and perfectly balanced natural light without unflattering shadows.

I have always had an affinity for creating with wood. Over the years I've restored 10 properties. Several were historic. One is listed on the National Registry of Historic Structures. I've also built wooden boats. My career was dedicated to teaching studio art at three different colleges over a period of 44 years. I've exhibited in NYC, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Florence Italy, Liverpool England, and numerous museums and galleries throughout the US. Creating challenging provocative work has been a life long goal. I consider myself a process artist. My that I mean... I enjoy all aspects making the work. After that I basically leave it in the hands of the gods.

Hammerhead includes a removable base. The bottom 18” of the sculpture easily slides into the slotted base.

Hammerhead is finished with three coats of steel impregnated paint, then sprayed with an activator... magically turning the surface in to a completely convincing appearance of rusted steel.

Materials used:

Cedar & faux steel surface

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