The market at Oxford was open so I had a look for possible materials for more sculptures. I found a few items for other small-scaled pieces. However, what was perhaps the best find was the military clothing. Having looked up on how much certain items could have cost for one of sculptures, I ended up significantly reducing the total cost of materials.
Although not actively recorded throughout my project, I still felt it was relevant to ensure the developments of my projects were cost-effective.
I wanted to use the military clothing for one of my larger-scaled sculptural pieces. I have chosen to have this particular piece entitled '21st Century Baphomet' and this is most likely to be my most ambitious, boldest and riskiest piece to date. Because of the icon's common misuse and misconceptions, my work may potentially be vulnerable to undesired speculation.
However, it is also the most important piece as based on a personal level, certainly in comparison to other sculptures from the project thus far. I believe Baphomet embodies a form of philosophy and attitude from the experiences in life, at least to some extent. It's a misunderstood figure made to represent the need for understanding. My version Baphomet is also intended to emphasise mankind's preoccupation with conflict (in ways, not unlike Michael Sandle's 20th Century Memorial).
Baphomet as depicted by Eliphas Lévi Zahed
from Dogma & Rituals of High Magic (1854)
Hence, I intend for what were once natural components to this character's body have been replaced with tools for combat...
This explanation could be provided along with the exhibited piece.
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