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Influenced by a recent trip to Vatican City and the Pantheon in Rome, I saw the enchanted beauty of white marble next to colored marble and I fell in love with this concept. The face is carved from a dropped deer antler. This is symbolic as it represents growing up and shedding unneeded skin. Also, the lapis with all its markings, shows the mystery of the earth’s processes that only time can interpret. This piece combines the fragile nature of human existence, the vulnerability of a growing child, and the promise of a glorious afterlife. I have been inspired by the artists of the Renaissance, the blue birds in my garden, the evening sky, the ocean, and the endless layers of pain I’ve endured to release my creative pursuits.
Keith Plummer, a self-taught sculptor from Damariscotta, has created a body of work that incorporates the precision of metallurgy with an inventive transformation of bone into anthropomorphic form. His concept pieces evoke contemplation about the significance of bones as a narrative of the human condition.
Mr. Plummer has exhibited in numerous galleries throughout the Northeast including Boston and New York City. He has also exhibited in Venice, Italy and Chester, England. His work has been featured in The Woven Tale Press, Exquisite Arts Magazine, Vellum, and The Matador Review. Recently, he received the 2nd Annual Leonardo Da Vinci Award in Florence, Italy.
I believe birth is a pathway to eternity. Bones remain the sole witness of a mortal existence and provide a narrative of our earthly life. My work shows that death is not morbid, but simply the end of growth; I strive to resurrect forgotten spirits and recover stories of those deceased. In my sculptures, bones have a voice and can speak for themselves.
