Summer, 2003 Greetings,
I wanted to accomplish two things with this first revision of The
Conundrum. The first was to make the sculpture out of more metals
to add more color variation. The second was to make it a lot harder to
assemble. (As it happens, the third and totally unintended result is
that it's much harder to produce!)
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| The Conundrum II Puzzle Sculpture (Signed and
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I ended up making "II" out of 21 interlocking pieces using a much wider variety of metals; the list includes brass, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, magnesium, titanium, tungsten, aluminum bronze and bearing bronze. The 21st piece (and 12th metal), completely hidden inside, is a one inch cube of solid GOLD or SILVER BULLION. As before, each piece of this sculpture is a unique geometric form with a wonderfully smooth "fit and feel" and selected pieces are given a patina for added color."
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Color combinations and materials vary at artist's discretion.  |
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Top Row: Copper, Brass, Brass, Brass, Brass Next Row: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bearing Bronze Next Row: Stainless Steel, Steel, Tungsten, Silver (or Gold), Magnesium, Brass Bottom Row: Aluminum Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Aluminum, Titanium, Bearing Bronze |
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For
more information call 734-662-4273 or E-Mail:
gmaxton@maxton.com. This sculpture is expensive and would only
appeal to an eclectic art/puzzle collector. Most people will be unable
to learn the sequence of assembly without using the instructions each
time.
Each sculpture is dated and numbered and includes a certificate of
authenticity and assembly information. Assembly is relatively possible
using these instructions!
To monitor my work go to Maxton's Art
Gallery and bookmark the page.
Thanks for looking!
Sincerely,
GarE Maxton
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gold piece that can be hidden inside!  |