Bones are literally a part of us, and that is one reason why this museum-quality assemblage by Alec Madoff is so compelling. When you hike a trail, dig in a garden, or beach comb, you may be confronted with this structural evidence of life. What a wonderful thing to consider and honor in a texture-rich artwork like this.

The neutral tones of this interesting composition may look like pieces of driftwood or sticks at first glance. It's a second, deeper glance that will motivate your eyes to wander the intricacies of these organic forms, warped by time and the environment that housed them before the artist transformed each specimen into a collective force.

- Measures 33” x 20” x 3”
- Seed pods, steel pins, linen, and wood
- Built-in installation wire
- Installation hardware and instructions included
- Additional shipping required

Alec Madoff is an assemblage artist with more than thirty years of experience as a museum preparator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Studying American Studies and Art and Art History at Connecticut College, Alec embarked on a career of collection and curation.

As an artist he gathers everything from seashells to discarded toys to archaeological relics. Then, he renews and reuses these found items to create elaborately curated assemblages. Mounting each found object to appear as though suspended in space, Alec seeks to add order and permanence to what were previously discarded or forgotten artifacts.

Since childhood, Alec has explored the beaches of New Harbor, Maine and local spots where he continues to seek out shards of pottery, bone fragments, and other overlooked treasures.

From the Artist:

"I am inspired by sailors’ valentines brought home by whalers for their sweethearts at home, memory vases encrusted with bits and pieces to honor deceased loved ones, and the art of Asia and Africa where certain objects, colors, and metals became sacred."