Soldered brass, 18 x 16 x 10, 2009. Boom Times is a prosperous figure that looks ready to topple. It wears a broad cocked hat, the headgear of a general, an admiral or a dignitary, and the hat is the widest and heaviest form in the piece. Below it the body narrows to a tall, tight … Continue reading Boom Times
Soldered brass, 2009. This sculpture, titled "Helm of the Winter Solstice," features a prominent Capricorn theme, evident in its hybrid form of a goat and a fish—a symbolic representation of the astrological sign. The front of the helmet showcases a strong goat head with horns, embodying the grounded, steadfast qualities associated with Capricorn. The textured … Continue reading Helm of the Winter Solstice
Soldered brass, 15 x 11 x 11, 2009. "Helm of the Sudden Storm" presents a bold, imposing structure with a strong sense of layered, swirling energy. The top of the helmet features a bulbous, tiered form that evokes the shape of storm clouds, lending the piece a powerful, atmospheric quality. This upper section suggests the building … Continue reading Helm of the Sudden Storm
Soldered brass, 16 x 13 x 14, 2009. The "Helm of the Grieving Gardener" is a deeply expressive piece that captures the intersection of human suffering, nature, and resilience. The face, cast in a permanent state of grief, dominates the helmet with its exaggerated features—a furrowed brow, hollow eyes, and a mouth frozen in what appears … Continue reading Helm of the Grieving Gardener
Soldered brass, 2009. The "Helm of the Gorgon" by Ryan McCourt draws upon the mythological figure of Medusa, a Gorgon from Greek mythology whose hair was made of living snakes. In this sculpture, the snarling, twisting serpents radiate outward from the helmet, creating a dynamic sense of movement and aggression. Each serpent has a slightly … Continue reading Helm of the Gorgon
