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SIZE: 31" x 11"
WEIGHT: 4 pounds
In Norse lore, the squirrel Ratatoskr is the tireless inhabitant of the World Tree, Yggdrasil. This mythical tree spans the universe, its branches reaching into the nine realms of the heavens, its leaves collecting the songs and stories of the cosmos. As a messenger, Ratatoskr scampers eternally between the celestial eagle above and the dragon at the roots, connecting the divine with the terrestrial. In this assemblage, each ring represents a distant world, and every leaf holds an infinity of epic tales of cosmic creation and destruction. In actuality, each of the leaves on this work has its own song and story as they were collected over many months of second-hand treasure hunting. It takes a good size collection of "found objects" and a lot of iteration to put together a symmetrical design like this. It's like putting together a puzzle without a picture to go by.
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 11"
WEIGHT: 4 pounds
In Norse lore, the squirrel Ratatoskr is the tireless inhabitant of the World Tree, Yggdrasil. This mythical tree spans the universe, its branches reaching into the nine realms of the heavens, its leaves collecting the songs and stories of the cosmos. As a messenger, Ratatoskr scampers eternally between the celestial eagle above and the dragon at the roots, connecting the divine with the terrestrial. In this assemblage, each ring represents a distant world, and every leaf holds an infinity of epic tales of cosmic creation and destruction. In actuality, each of the leaves on this work has its own song and story as they were collected over many months of second-hand treasure hunting. It takes a good size collection of "found objects" and a lot of iteration to put together a symmetrical design like this. It's like putting together a puzzle without a picture to go by.
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.