Fluid Pursuit, 2024

Fluid Pursuit, 2024

I'm quite fond of creating these squid scenes as they allow for a lot of play in movement within the composition. The small prey fish is more complex than ones I've assembled in the past — it's easy to get lost in the details.

Found objects (vintage camera and electro-mechanical parts), vacuum tube, pressure-cast urethane resin, custom brackets, custom designed frame (mdf, aluminum, acrylic, stainless and nylon hardware).

Framed: 15 x 3.25 in (38.1 x 8.26 cm)
Cast: 9.75 x 1.31 in (24.77 x 3.3 cm)
Complete weight: 9.01 lbs (4.09 kg)

• Certificate of Authenticity included.
• Embossed signature label on bottom of cast.
• There may be slight surface imperfections on all casts including small surface bubbles or curved edges. Anything overtly noticeable will be noted above.
• The cast creature is susceptible to fingerprints, clean with a small amount of window cleaner and a soft cloth.
• Keep out of direct sunlight or high-emitting UV lights. I can't determine the colorfastness of the found objects used in each piece.
• Avoid extreme temperatures and rapid temperature variations.
• The round frame consists of several layers of MDF topped with acrylic and aluminum trim. The white MDF panel has a slight circular or radial texture in white stain. I designed the frame and provide file to a manufacturer that laser/router cuts the pieces. Lex counter-sinks, sands, seals, stains, and assembles each frame.
• The three custom brackets were designed by Lex, cut by the same third party, then finished and assembled by Lex.
• All images, concepts, artwork and content © Lex Talkington. All Rights Reserved.