About the Work

“Mounted on white oak block: 40cm x 40cm x 10cm Weight (white oak base): 8kg approx. Bronze mounting pin (removable) Signed and numbered by the artist A mature man encircled. He supports a fantasy animal inflatable which, in turn, supports him as he takes to some imminent watery surroundings. 
Here the rubber ring is a symbol of support, childhood need, of learning, adventure, fantasy and fun. We all need support at various stages of our lives…don’t we? A work of whimsy with profound intent. A look at life from one end to the other in a single snap shot. As we progress in one way we regress in another.”