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SIZE: 31" x 12"
WEIGHT: 3.5 & 6.5 pounds
The Greek god Hephaestus was cast out of Olympus by his mother, Hera, who found him physically imperfect. He spent years in exile honing his craftsmanship in secret to create an incredibly ornate throne encrusted with gold, silver, and diamonds. He gifted the throne to Hera, who was astounded by its brilliance. However, when Hera sat upon the throne, mechanical limbs sprang up and bound her. Hephaestus refused to release his mother until he was formally recognized as an Olympian God. Hera, astonished by her son's genius, capitulated. At a young age, I was lured and bound by the brilliant craftsmanship of Guitar Gods like Jimmy Page and David Gilmour. While I never reached their levels of fame, I believe they would agree that my decades of dedication to my craft has earned me a seat at the table. To create these, I use jeweler-grade adhesive—the same material used to mount diamonds and gemstones in gold. Each work is finished with a durable, UV protective clear coat to preserve its brilliance and ensure lasting beauty.
Before placing an order, please contact me to confirm availability. Some pieces may be on exhibit at a gallery and already reserved. I'm happy to answer any questions about the work and arrange shipping or local delivery. Just drop me a note on the Contact page or email me directly at rick.schettino@gmail.com.
SIZE: 31" x 12"
WEIGHT: 3.5 & 6.5 pounds
The Greek god Hephaestus was cast out of Olympus by his mother, Hera, who found him physically imperfect. He spent years in exile honing his craftsmanship in secret to create an incredibly ornate throne encrusted with gold, silver, and diamonds. He gifted the throne to Hera, who was astounded by its brilliance. However, when Hera sat upon the throne, mechanical limbs sprang up and bound her. Hephaestus refused to release his mother until he was formally recognized as an Olympian God. Hera, astonished by her son's genius, capitulated. At a young age, I was lured and bound by the brilliant craftsmanship of Guitar Gods like Jimmy Page and David Gilmour. While I never reached their levels of fame, I believe they would agree that my decades of dedication to my craft has earned me a seat at the table. To create these, I use jeweler-grade adhesive—the same material used to mount diamonds and gemstones in gold. Each work is finished with a durable, UV protective clear coat to preserve its brilliance and ensure lasting beauty.
Before placing an order, please contact me to confirm availability. Some pieces may be on exhibit at a gallery and already reserved. I'm happy to answer any questions about the work and arrange shipping or local delivery. Just drop me a note on the Contact page or email me directly at rick.schettino@gmail.com.