Whale: Hope Product:Whale: Hope 25"D and 5

25"D and 5

The "Catena Series" is comprised of eight 48" x 36" x 2

a cactus from the plains

this art glass vessel depicts summer's last hint of green giving way to the rich oranges

then later cast in sterling silver using the lost wax technique

Whale: Hope Product:Whale: Hope 25"D and 5Standing on the back of a whale, a figure scans the horizon, preparing for life's possibilities during a time of great change. The whale is crafted from cedar, which is carved using a band saw and finished with a sander. The figure, made from poplar, is sculpted with a rotary carver. The pieces are finished with layers of latex enamel paint. A hand painted poem adorns the underside of the whale, adding further meaning. The poem, "Oceans", by J. R.