Samson
| Title: |
Samson |
| Medium: |
Silhouette
paper-cut in black paper. Cut by hand
using a scalpel. |
| Dimensions: |
Framed
size: 49 x 39 cm. Unframed size: 40 x 29
cm. |
| Date: |
March
2008 |
| Comments: |
Samson's great
physical strength lay in his long hair.
He became weak when his head was shaved
while he slept. But his hair grew back,
and one last time he prayed to God to
renew his strength so he could avenge
himself on his enemies. Leaning against
the pillars of their temple, he brought
it crashing down upon them all, killing
himself in the process.
The image is strongly inspired by the
Rastafarian tradition. Hence I have
depicted the hair as matted locks or
roots that connect him back to the
energies of Mother Earth.
Two
versions: Original silhouette papercut
(version i, above) sold. In a private
collection in Ipswich, England. Original
silhouette (version ii, below), sold. In
a private collection in Ipswich, England.
Prints also available. Similar work may
be commissioned. Please contact me for further
details. |
Initial sketch prior to cutting:
Another
version of the same (Summer 2008):
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