African (Delta) Headrest
Following my viewing of an exhibition/collection of African headrests, I became inspired by the form and function of these utilitarian and spiritual objects. With my penchant for melding our linear surroundings with the organic world I was driven to create this modern-day headrest. In many African societies, the head is considered the seat of one's identity and spirituality. Thus, the act of elevating the head while sleeping on a headrest is seen as a way to protect one's spiritual essence from the impurities of the earth. Additionally, headrests are sometimes used as offerings during spiritual ceremonies or as burial items, symbolizing the journey of the soul to the afterlife.
Details
- FramingUnframed
- SignatureHand-signed by Artist
- Visual QualitiesEarth Tones
- ClassificationOriginal
Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)
Mark Beltchenko
Medium
- Mixed Media
- Sculpture
Exact Dimensions (H x W x D)
H-9" W-8" D-3"
Year Created
2021
Materials
Wood, steel
Medium & Techniques
- Mixed Media
- Representational Abstract
Subject Matter
- Everyday Objects
Location
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About the listing author
As a sculptor and object maker, my work is born of the visual impact I find of juxtaposing the symmetry of man-made forms of function with the asymmetry of our random,…
As a sculptor and object maker, my work is born of the visual impact I find of juxtaposing the symmetry of man-made forms of function with the asymmetry of our random,…
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