Adversus solem ne Loquitor

“The view inside the periscope, through the cut pages of the books to the
miniature figure at the end and ultimately to the Siena sky. (The periscope
is placed against a blocked out window and a hole is created at the top
exit point to enable the view of the sky).

This piece is a homage to Galileo a man persecuted by religion because of his
discoveries. Galileo held secret meetings on the roof of the The Palazzo del
Papesse whilst looking to the sky through his telescope. It also references
significant others who strived for knowledge and truth against all odds.”

Exhibited at: Palazzo Delle Liberta, Palazzo Delle Papesse, Siena, Italy, Jun–Sep 2003

 
Adversus solem ne Loquitor, 2003
70 books, model figure, marble shelf,
window sill, mirror