Original artwork description:

The 5 regions of the vertebrae... cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx have nothing to do with this piece. This is my interpretation of elements that line up vertically… one on top of one another reminiscent of a backbone. The intervals that wrap around the core seem to fit the intervals and connectivity of a spine.

All of my sculptures are made out of wood (Cedar). They are intended to be placed in an interior environment only. Although my sculptures are photographed outside. The decision to shoot my work outside is intended to provide the viewer a more accurate sense of color and texture. Natural light is hard to beat. Two Photographs are taken as a part of Art Basel Miami.

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.

Spinal Column is painted with a steel impregnated paint that, once subject to several chemical applications... it looks like rusted steel. Planting flower bulbs in our ever-needy grade inspired this particular sculpture.

Spinal Column includes a removable base. The bottom 18” of the sculpture easily slides into the slotted base. The base is shipped seperately.

Materials used:

cedar & faux steel paint

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