Meridian Skeleton
- Aluminum, epoxy, concrete and Forton cements, with acrylic and polyurethane patina
- 72 x 18 x 7 in
- $7,800
- Anthony Novak
Meridian skeleton vaguely resembles a human figure. It rises from the earth as a crystalline structure, then transitions as it opens into a burst of energy. This piece is all about transformation, creation and our journey in the universe. Imagine the opposite of a shadow; a flash of life energy. A moment of spiritual illumination made visible. Inspired by a trip to the beach, he found some weathered seashells and noticed the spiraling forms. Reminded that the shape of the Milky-Way Galaxy is also a spiral, He gained confidence to experiment with freestanding sculptural forms that express transcendent energy. He began using aluminum wire and mesh to build flowing armatures, which would be coated in cements or self-hardening stucco mixtures. Being interested in the big questions of spiritual origins, meanings, destiny of mankind within the intentions of the universe, he focused on how he could express this in a way that would remind him to live his best life, and practice his best self. Within the mysteries of existence there are possibilities for transformation. Transformation is the one thing fascinating the creation of his work, because mankind holds a unique place between heaven & earth. In Novak’s work there are forms of swirling energy. There are crystalline spires that come up out of the earth and transform into blooms of possibility. There are figures caught in sublime moments. In the same way, we come from the earth and reach for something more than what we are, in a desire to become something more. Anthony Novak creates his work using specialty cement mix designs, such as glass fiber, polymer reinforced concrete and Forton gypsum cement. Some forms are cast into rubber molds or direct-modeled over armatures made of metal wire and mesh. Shapes are sometimes joined with epoxy, refined by carving and finished with acrylic paints and polyurethane sealer. Of course, this all begins with drawing, which is fundamental to creative vision. It includes sketching out ideas and exploring forms on paper, or in wire before deciding what to shape with cement.