Juxtaposition

[scrollntole]

I'm not trying to brag, but there is a story to this latest project of mine that I wanted to share. Looking at the project you may recognize that the top half is a beautiful pattern done by one of our colleagues - Dan (nickname Fish) - done in 2006. I saved it and always wanted to scroll it. Then somewhere along the line I found a picture (see second picture - I'm 99% sure it's in the public domain) that made me remember the effort by Dan. When I saw the second picture my mind raced on - I just see so much symbolism in both, on many levels, and the thought of the two together was the inspiration I needed. Since I don't have the skills to make a pattern I asked Dan if would. Indeed he did, and what you see is the result. To me this is very eye-catching because of the multiple topics of symbolism expressed.

So kudos to Dan for creating the patterns, and I got a real kick out of doing this project. Welcome your constructive comments....

Vin

p.s. -- It is done on 1/4" Ash; I used Teak Oil to enhance the color and the grain, and finished it with a beeswax / polish combination.

Edited October 24, 2018 by scrollntole

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nicely done.   Thanks for sharing this with us 

DW

 

[wombatie]

I love it.  It is very thought provoking, isn't it?  Excellent work.

Marg

[John B]

Nice piece Vin.
I like things that make you think.

[Fish]

Great work, I really like the wood you used.

[daveww1]

very nice

[Dave Monk]

Sure makes you stop and think.

[amazingkevin]

Beautiful srolling!

[Retired Scroller]

Very nice work! Love the wood tone.

[rdatelle]

That looks great Vin.

[smitty0312]

Nicely Done.....

[scrollntole]

OK - as a follow up -- despite how enthusiastic I was - am - about doing this project, and my expectations of how people would react at the various craft fairs I go too --- well, Not a Single Customer picked up on the symbolism that I see !!! Talk about  deflation (and a good laugh too). If I point it out to anyone ( God - Man, Man - Machine) then they get it, but not on their own. Turns out that the robotic hand doesn't look robotic enough. The mechanical arm just doesn't do it. We laugh every time I point it our to folks -- a good laugh, a fun moment. If I ever do it again I'll make that robotic hand look more "mechanical' somehow...  So, just wanted to share my experience with it... have a great Holiday everyone!

Vin