Publius Artwork

“Publius”, 2023 Cyanotype, oil paint, linen, found object. Quote by Publius Terentius Afer. Featuring a 2 toned cyanotype of the salmon of knowledge, an 80 year old pulley system, framed by a 60 year old wooden racquet press, draped with Irish linen. A seemingly robust, crudely made composition with essential primary colours, bold font, rusted-in studs. The image belies the essence, the fact is that it’s all carefully balanced and held in place by decades old springs & levers, a few balls of framer’s tape and some hope. Nothing nailed in or glued down. One tap could set the salmon of knowledge free. The pulley and hook in the centre is holding it all up, but not in the way you might expect, instead providing the torque required by the press mechanism. In fact every component is just one position away from its intended purpose, offering a glimpse through a portal into an alternate reality and, perhaps, a space in which new wisdom may be acquired.

Mixed Media:Cyanotype on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:8.3 W x 13.8 H x 2 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.