"Infinite Struggle"
In memory of his Norwegian-American father and Icelandic mother, the artist has chosen this piece as his signature logo. The piece was inspired by a 2" x 2" silver brooch unearthed within the last five years in Iceland. The design of the brooch is of Norwegian design and of Icelandic manufacture, dating to the 10th century. It is now considered an Icelandic national treasure. Inspired and challenged by its elaborate and intricate design, the sculptor chose a slab of solid black walnut burl. This was both in order to display its exquisite detail as well as to render a two dimensional brooch into a three dimensional figure. Great care was taken in giving a title to the piece. The sculptor felt that this was a true representation of the Urns style of Viking artwork and reflects the struggle of the forces prevalent in their lives, common to the Norse art style of the period. The sculptor's wife noticed the symbol of infinity winding through the completed piece, hence the title bestowed. The piece is a griffin with two interwining and biting serpents. Size: 25" X 26" X 4" thick at mid-chest.
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Note: Luckily, while vacationing in Iceland in the summer of 2000, the sculptor had a chance meeting with the archeologist who discovered the original brooch.