I Hear America Singing 2015

"I Hear America Singing "
Multiples 2015 version 0.01 Illustrated above
Slip Cast Pit fired Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nike Shoe Box
 

I am exhibiting new work at the Pool Arts exhibition "Dreaming of New York" at Horsefall space Gt Ancoats Street until 19th July. The piece "I Hear America Singing " comprises of a slip cast pit fired Peacekeeper Revolver and a Nike show box. The version in the exhibition is embedded with screws inspired by African Nginki fetish dolls.

"I Hear America Singing "
Multiples 2015 version 0.02 Illustrated above
Slip Cast Pit fired Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Screws, Nails, Rivets

Walt Whitman, 1819 - 1892

I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,

Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,

The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,

The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,

The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,

The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,

The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,

The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing,

Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,

The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly,

Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.

more information about the exhibition here 

Horsfall Space at 42nd Street Based on Great Ancoats Street, 
Horsfall is under renovation in this innovative historic quarter
42nd Streetthe SPACE, 87-91 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG