428. Athletic Man

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Title: Athletic Man (working title)
Date: Before “Dec 1988”
Subject: Standing Figure
Measurements: Unknown
Materials and Techniques: Glove inserts, wood furniture panels, assorted wooden forms, wire
Description: A man stands against a rectangular background. His torso is represented by a wooden square. On either sides hang two wooden arms. His hands are shaped out of wire at the ends, his right of which appears tangled and distorted. His legs are attached under the square, and lead into very large, out turned feet. His head, represented by a dark wooden oval, sits directly atop his torso. Simple features are detailed in small wood. Wire in tight curls covers the top of his head, representing his curly hair.
Signed: Unknown
Note: Norman often found wood shapes like this in flea markets.
Status: Unseen