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"Ancestor" is a provocative and stirring sculpture that delves into the fabric of heritage and the lingering presence of lineage. Central to the piece is a porcelain doll head, its delicate features a canvas for ancestral whispers. This head emerges from a teal pot with evocative red accents, suggesting the vibrancy and diversity of cultures that flow through genealogical threads. Decorative moss provides a textural contrast, a symbol of the time that separates and connects generations. Crowning the sculpture are red-dyed ostrich feathers arranged in a manner reminiscent of a Native American headdress—a deliberate nod to the artist's contemplation of such heritage as a key to identity. This feathered ornamentation is more than decoration; it's an introspective exploration of the artist's musings on the influence of ancestors. "Ancestor" is not simply a static representation but a conversation between past and present, questioning the extent to which our forebears shape who we are or who we might become. It is a complex homage to the unseen forces of inheritance and the personal pursuit of understanding one's origins.

Ancestor, 2016, 8x5x6 Mixed Media

SKU: 00030
$200.00Price
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