Perch of Serenity, 2024

Perch of Serenity, 2024

As I explore more bird species, the toucan has been on my list for a while. The biggest challenge with this composition was the colorful bill. There are no rules in assemblage work, except that this format has to fit inside the mold for encapsulation. So, I could've search for fewer, larger pieces that reflected the colorful bill of the keel-billed toucan, or I could opt for using many smaller pieces together to implicate the overall form of the bill. With this direction I was able to create the semblance of a gradient of colors throughout the bill. 

Found objects (vintage camera and electro-mechanical parts), 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 1.38 in (24.77 x 3.51 cm)
Complete weight: 9.06 lbs (4.11 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.
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