Working once again with actor and model Sean Ford, this new work takes its main influence from Michelangelo’s Dying Slave. Originally conceived for the tomb of Julius II, in 1513 Michelangelo began creating a series of prigioni (prisoners) that were eventually eliminated from the project. The original statue depicts a beautiful youth, apparently in a deep (perhaps eternal?) sleep. This contemporary version echoes the Dying Slave‘s pose but puts him in full knowledge and control of his actions, trapping the viewer with the power and beauty of his body. Using the same process as Sebastian and Adlocutio (Sean Ford), the first iteration of this work will be cast in Carrara marble dust and is now available to pre-order here.

The Prisoner, 2021, Carrara marble, 8.5 x 3 x 3.75 in / 21.6 x 7.6 x 9.5 cm, edition of 15 (+1AP)