Medium: Found book; Found crucifix Size: Case 270 x 340 x 440mm Edition: Unique
Theme(s): Ancient text; Religion
Place publication: Bloemfontein Publisher: The artist Exhibition 2017
Reference note: A sociologist by profession, specialising in narrative studies, I am intrigued by documents of life. I revel in having books and artworks around me: both contain texts, inviting us to decipher meaning. The work embodies and invites a hermeneutic process of unwrapping the meanings of ancient texts. All major religions premise themselves on translating some or other original revelation into an explanation of the here and now, an understanding of the past, and hope for the unknown. The work depicts the discourse and mystery in the construction and deconstruction of text and image.
Crucifix found in Jewish quarter in Kracow, Poland, stripped of paint and limbs. Book: Laymann, Paulo (1745). Theologiae Moralis. Venetiis: Apud Andream Poleti. Antique engraved printer`s block
Found and manipulated crucifix with antique printer`s engraving, on antique book, on teak board, in acrylic. Found book and sculpture in vitrine
Book sculpture as sociological investigation
Exhibition notes: ‘Booknesses: Contemporary South African Artist's Books’.