The Lookout, 2024

The Lookout, 2024

This is the first mammel in the Mech-Fossil series. Because I focus on skeletons (fossils), mammel present several challenges. The primary one is that many mammal skeletons are indistinguishable from one another without some distinct inferences. Whether it's cartilidge, hair, fur, or bony / horn-type appendages. Those inferences present a big challenge to build and encapsulate in resin. As I hone techniques, more of these will appear in the series. 

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 3.3 in (38.1 x 8.38 cm)
Cast: 9.75 x 1.5 in (24.77 x 3.81 cm)
Complete weight: 9.92 lbs (4.5 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.