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Bodhisattva Settee

2007
Assemblage with propylene glycol
8 x10 x10 inches
Collection of Paula Priour

Created for The Chair Project, fathomed by the late sculptor Damian Priour in conjunction with the Austin Museum of Art. 100 artists were sent unique miniature chairs sculpted by Priour in his signature limestone and glass style. Each artist was asked for a small original chair in return. Priours resulting collection was shown at the museum and toured other venues, eventually evolving into an international charitable fundraising effort. Bodhisattva in the Hindu tradition is simply one who is diligently seeking enlightenment. Sometimes though, even an enlightened being, Matreya the messiah, for instance is given the title. By revisiting some recent and older themes I’ve designed this resting place for such a one. Have a look at “Noumenon Objectifying in Four Parts” from 2005 and also at “Navagating the Course of Existence” (for 2 and 4) from 1994, “Healer Destroyer” from 1994 or “The Heart The Soul” from 1992.