I Wish the Hand was Silver, 2012
Artists wooden mannequin right hand painted black. Sawn and polished sterling silver marionette puppet with jewellery grade wire and silver crimps.
105 (h) x 15 (w) x 28 (d) cm 41 3/8 (h) x 5 7/8 (w) x 11 1/8 (d) in
A wooden hand is hung high on the wall and holds a silver marionette puppet with the three symbols of the Abrahamic religions. The solid silver pieces make both light reflections and shadows of the symbols. Using religion as a metaphor, the piece opens up questions on belief, as it embodies the inevitable light and shade of life.
