Figurative

Some things can’t be pictured without the visible presence of a human image. I’ve cast and carved figures, and see them in the gestures of materials I’ve found or shaped.

Descent from the Cross

1985-1986

Cast hydrocal, steel, wood, fiberglass, neon, cloth, figure life size, cross is 10′

Tarred Cross

1988

Tar over wood, argon filled tubing

74″ h, 48″ w

Annunciation

1978-79

Cast hydrocal, neon, wood, found objects,

figure life size, area 4′ x 12′

 

The Hunter

2018-2020

Crema valencia marble, white oak, tar, steel, glass taxidermist eyes, thorn,  Ash burl, soil, cast bronze, lacquer. The assemblage occupies about an 8’ vertical area, and the Ash burl is 22” h. and projects about 12” from the wall, placed at about chest height. Collection of Gordon College, Wenham MA

 

Click HERE for the statement for Gordon College.

 

The Hunter fuses elements of the Genesis narrative of our corruption with years of experience watching large black snakes hunt bird eggs and baby squirrel kits in a huge old maple tree.

 

Harrowed Cross

1988

Tar over wood, grapevine, steel, neon, and transformer

96″ by 43″

 

Zounds ( God's Wounds)

1996-1997

Silicon bronze, terra cotta, Vermont marble, concrete and steel (79″ tall)

Private collection

 

1985. pine, basswood, rusted steel (66.5″ h, 42″ w, 14″ d). Collection of Elizabethtown College.

 

Crucifix

1985

Pine, basswood, rusted steel

66.5″ h, 42″ w, 14″ d

Collection of Elizabethtown College

 

Theodore Prescott, Sculptor

Site © 2024 Theodore Prescott. All rights reserved.

 Images may not be used without permission.