Construction of Wheel
Wheel is derived from several photos and scans. A self
portrait with a water wheel, a small stone disc, goat
pelt, leather and a bamboo fence.
Wheel
The common thread concerns my uncle Jack, who passed
away several years ago. Jack spent his working years
employed by Aramco, in Saudi Arabia. His estate
contained many oddities. Except for the bamboo fence photo
all the elements were things I found in his house
after he passed.
Jack
This is part of a primitive pulley. Crude but honestly
constructed by nomadic bedouin tribesmen. This object
is used to pull water from wells.
Newspaper Photo
Jack had a newspaper clipping showing it's use. Otherwise
it would be hard to imagine what use the object would have.
Disc
This disc is more mysterious; carved stone, it is about five inches
across. It is covered with geometric design and writings. I am
not sure whether it is a tourist item or has more significance.
Otherwise; the goat hides and tanned leather were just tucked
away on the back of a shelf.
2 comments:
Bill - This is wonderful - I also really enjoy seeing all your other work. It takes great courage to show the world what's "under construction". Thanks for visiting me and leaving such kind and insightful comments. I'll be back here to see you soon!
victoria's site is also located in my favorites under 'Horse Wisdom' Naming a site Under Construction was problematic with my son and a few friends as it usually implies a downed site. I went forward because so much of my art is continually under construction. I use and reuse recycled images and place them in new context.
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