160. Viking
Title: Viking
Date: 1986
Subject: Face
Measurements: 14 ½” W x 4 ½” D x 20 ¾” H
Materials and Techniques: Wooden board, wooden forms, shoe lasts
Description: A variety of wooden forms representing facial features are attached to a vertical, rectangular wooden board . Two hollowed-out wooden forms that served as the arch of a shoe last are attached vertically, with each arch facing outward to the viewer, representing eyes. A wooden ball is placed within each of these arched spaces, representing eyeballs. A narrow wooden form with rounded edges represents the nose. Under this, two arched wooden forms in a lighter wood color face one another, representing a smiling mouth. Above the eyes are two shoe lasts. The toes of both shoe lasts are pointed upwards and the upper ankle regions of the shoe lasts are aligned. Together, these shoe lasts form a pair of horns.
Signed: “NSG” signed in marker on back
Note: Exhibited at Camden Art Centre, 1980