New Piggy Bank Piece - What should I call it???
Here's my latest 'piggy bank' piece.
I started it a couple of years ago and got distracted by some big public art projects and other pieces before finally returning to it. This series examines the relationship between money,power and the trade we make of our time (life) via work for our various pursuits. The goal is it examine who we are as people and why we support the things we do.
I started this piece prior to the invasion of Ukraine and from it's earliest inception was going to be some sort of tank. It wasn't meant to pick on any particular group, just the extent of time and money nations spend on defense in the form of military equiptment, ammunition and manpower.
The piece is appx 16" H x 15" L x 8"- 12" W (depending on the barrel of the top turret). It is made of carved wood covered in found leather and steel, has gun parts, wheels, toy tank tracks and paint. It features a small hatch on the top of the tank with a little bald 'Putin' poking his head out. A little silly but I like the idea of a little surprise being part of the piece.
Hope you enjoy it!