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Detail: “Colores y Tagua” Neckware
by David LaPlantz ·
Traveling around the neck perimeter, the linking devices, whether physical or image driven work like book chapters. The links or visual image rounds build a momentum and tension that is finally resolved when the beginning meets the end. The spacers may also add a slight diversion required to relax one’s eyes.
When viewed as the whole composition, this electric version is similar to the concept record album with so many cuts on each side that begin and end the tale. A dose of continuity allows for even breathing and a gentle exhaling of satisfaction…
Fabricated painted aluminum- engraved and cold connected, braided leather with tagua nut (vegetable ivory) spacers. 13 1/4″ across X 11″ high X 3/8″ deep. © David LaPlantz, 2012.