Spearhead

This is a series of points made of obsidian, volcanic magma, which artisans learned to produce in the Paleolithic era. First and foremost, these are sculptures, not ready-made objects, since their size is deliberately enlarged. Deprived of practical function, the obsidian spearhead becomes a “masterpiece” -

a symbol of anthropocentrism and power. The crafting of spearheads can also be seen as a forerunner of the etching of silicon, used in the creation of microchips — the basic element of computers and the material foundation of the information society. At the exhibition “Fracture” Triumph Gallery, the sculptures were placed on pedestals that visually resembled iPhone 5s.

2010.

Fragment of the Spearhead 1

120 x100 cm

oil on canvas

2010

Fragment of the Spearhead 2

120 x100 cm

oil on canvas

2010

Fragment of the Spearhead 3

120 x100 cm

oil on canvas

2010