John Joekes

Wing

“Through the medium of stone a paradox is created: the simplicity of form belies the weight as the ease of movement creates the illusion of lightness; as a bird’s wing promotes flight, this mass has an energy suggesting lift.”

Portland Stone on Granite

Mass into Energy I

Portland Stone on Granite

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Marble

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Fragment

Portland Stone

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Fragment - view 2

Fragment is a very enigmatic piece. It becomes a different object with the changing light, and with every touch. A curve of a shoulder emerges, or perhaps a feather, a wing or a leaf. It was made to be touched and experienced - so tactile and solid, yet with a lightness and grace of form.

Portland Stone

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Meditation

This name of this piece reflects both the nature of sculpting from a personal perspective - the rythmic sound and repetitive movement of the chisel on stone bring on a state of calm reflection - and the nature of the finished sculpture, as though through meditative movement of the top piece, the marble has slowly been ground and shaped. It is certainly an interactive piece - use of gesture and motion help to focus the mind.

Carrara Marble

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Meditation - view 2

Dimensions (L x W x H);
Cube; 6" x 6" x 6"
Half-sphere; 3" x 3" x 3"

Carrara Marble

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Fin

Dimensions (L x W x H);
Base; 15 3/4" x 10" x 1"
Top; 3 3/4" x 3" x 6 1/2"

Please contact the Thackeray Gallery (link on left) for viewings and enquiries.

Carrara Marble and Serpentine

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Fin - view 2

"...the rhythm of noises as the variation of movement enhances the moment...bringing the viewer closer to the mind and actions of the maker." John Joekes, March 2007.

For viewings of this piece, please contact the Thackeray Gallery (link on left).

Carrara Marble and Serpentine

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