​Synopsis of the project: As human development continues, we are endangering many species on the planet and driving them to extinction. Therefore I have learned to reassemble (articulate) real animal skeletons and skulls and put them on crosses that I have designed and built. The process of learning to articulate these skeletons and my foray into sculpture has been very enlightening.

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CRUCIFIXION: The crucifix before Jesus was  traditionally a symbol of punishment for societal outcasts—such as prisoners, criminals, adulterers, and slaves. By carefully crafting real animal skeletons and placing them on handmade crosses, I seek to evoke a profound awareness of the similarities between these creatures and the marginalized humans who have faced similar destinies.

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Does extinction have a cost?

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This series consists of 5 environmental art sculptures that I assembled to help further critical awareness of our fellow sentient beings on our planet.

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1-The Walrus Skull is 50 years old, has 18 inch ivory tusks with Native Inuit (Eskimo) scrimshaw carved into them. A cultural artifact in itself.

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2-The African Lion skull is quite significant because of its unfortunate status of almost being endangered.

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3-The 8 foot American Alligator skeleton is positioned similar to the ancient Egyptian crocodile God Sobek.

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4-The first skeleton that I completed was the Monkey. I thought that being a primate it would be easiest but it still took me 40 hours of research, drilling and wiring to complete.

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5-Finally, I put together the Lynx Bobcat. Another beautiful yet unfortunate endangered animal.

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This series debuted at Aqua Art Miami during Art Basel week in Miami in December 2015.

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 Xposed Gallery, on The Highline in NYC 

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Materials: Animal skeletons, steel, copper, brass, wood, blood, sweat and tears.