December 2016 Flask Clamps / Mold Weights
Both are used with sand molds to prevent separation of cope and drag during pour.
meat
Pattern; plaster; shellac; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25..0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Meat
Tribal name: Maisin Oro Province, Ijivitari district, Collingswood bay and Kosirava swamp coast villages.
Artist name: Meat
Conception number: 533 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 403 of 810
thin layer of fat
too much meat does not spoil soup
I will be fat soon
abandoned house line and gardens
Pattern; plaster; shellac; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Abandoned House Line
Tribal name: Maiwa MIlne Bay Province, Rabaraba district, Meneao range area; Moi Biri bay coast, into Oro Province.
Artist name: Abandoned House Line And Gardens
Conception number: 528 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 404 of 810
tribal fight or sick
this used to be someones place
all avoid it now
unfinished
Pattern; plaster; green plastiline; sliced composite wood; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Slices of Strata
Tribal name: Maiwala Milne Bay Province, Alotau district, Huhu LGA, Milne bay head.
Artist name: Unfinished
Conception number: 485 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 405 of 810
which side came here first?
Is the white moving in here?
or is it leaving?
shells
Pattern; plaster; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Plaster Fragments
Tribal name: Makayam Western Province, Fly estuary, Sumogi island, Adulu, Lewada, and Suame villages. Giribam dialect: Janor village.
Artist name: Shells
Concept number: 534 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 406 of 810
while planting a tree
I find a channel of shells
foot down in the soil
elm chunks
Pattern of plaster and elm chunks; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 6.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Kyle's Elm Drop
Tribal name: Makolkol East New Britain Province, Gazelle peninsula.
Artist name: Elm Chunks
Conception number: 537 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 407 of 810
naturally nice
he offers me some wood drop
sharing it binds us
integrated
Pattern of plaster,burlap, and shellac; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Plaster With Burlap Joined
Tribal name: Mala Madang Province, Bogia district.
Artist name: Integrated
Conception number: 526 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 408 of 810
separate items
when mixed together, in time
come what may, today
minor skirmish (integration set-back)
Pattern; plaster; burned burlap; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Tribal Fight
Tribal name: Malalamai Madang Province, Rai coast east of Saidor: Malalamai, Yara, and Bonga villages.
Artist name: Minor Skirmish Integration Set-Back)
Conception number: 542 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made: 409 of 810
just adding some flame
flying over tribal fight
It looks serious
cain and abel but mostly cain
Two patterns; plaster; shellac; burlap; 4" unpainted mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 5.0"D
Weight: 50.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Cain And Abel
Tribal name: Malas Madang Province near Tokain.
Artist name: Cain And Abel But Mostly Cain
Conception number: 540 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 410 of 810
two sides of a coin
each can have their own story
but both share pocket
coloured tops
Acrylic pattern; colored tops; unpainted 4" H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working title: Colored Tops
Tribal name: Male Madang Province, coast south of Bom.
Artist name: Coloured Tops
Conception number: 520 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 411 of 810
with such bright colors
I have to use these someday
I can't help but smile
our "tortie" - joy
Polychromatic pattern; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0”H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Paint Pigments/Joy's Fur
Tribal name: Maleu-Kilenge West New Britain Province, Talasea district west tip.
Artist name: Our "Tortie" - Joy
Conception number: 538 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 412 of 810
Is she good today?
a split personality
Is she bad today?
plaster + burlap + cork
Pattern of wood and plaster; burlap; cork; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Plaster And Burlap Together
Tribal name: Mali East New Britain Province, east Gazelle peninsula.
Artist name: Plaster + Burlap + Cork
Conception number: 527 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 413 of 810
burlap smells oily
cork is from our mead bottles
plaster is white mud
young + clean + clear
Acrylic sheet; unpainted mild steel channel base; (safety glass not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 9.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 6.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Young And Clean And Clear
Tribal name: Malol Sandaun Province, Malol village area.
Artist name: Young + Clean + Clear
Conception number: 541 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 414 of 810
Kitten number: 078
chalkboards have no dust
unopened ream of paper
the future is wide
black irish
Acrylic pattern; aluminum shamrock painted black pigment; unpainted mild steel channel base; (safety glass not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 8.5"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 6.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Black Shamrock
Tribal name: Mamaa Morobe Province, Mama village. North-northwest of Uri and west of Finogan language areas.
Artist name: Black Irish
Conception number: 545 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 415 of 810
Kitten number: 079
he had me believe
lower than the lowest caste
yet he has it all
numpty
Plaster covered pattern; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Large Plaster Ice Cubes
Tribal name: Mamusi East New Britain Province, southeast coast, inland on Melkoi and Torlu rivers.
Artist name: Numpty
Conception number: 536 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 416 of 810
such a funny word
Imported from English tongue
just had to make it
goldwasser; gold wara; gold water
Acrylic pattern; gold leaf; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Goldwasser (Polish)
Tribal name: Manam Madang Province, Bogia district, Manam and Boesa islands, Sepa and Wanami on adjacent mainland.
Artist name: Goldwasser; Gol Wara; Gold Water
Conception number: 543 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 417 of 810
joy of acrylics
having fun with acrylics
on a winter's day
christmas 2016 ring (no flash)
Acrylic pattern; high density green foam; clear seasonal lights; clippings of fresh holly; mild steel channel painted silver; (unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 23.0"H x 19.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: X-MAS 2016
Tribal name: Manambu East Sepik Province, Ambunti subprovince, Sepik river area.
Artist name: Christmas 2016 Ring (no flash)
Conception number: 552a of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 418 of estimated 810
Kitten number: 080
just was not so sure
until I turned the light off
If I had something
christmas 2016 holly ring (with flash)
Acrylic pattern; high density green foam ring; fresh holly clippings; mild steel channel painted silver; white seasonal lights; (unpainted 4" steel H beam base not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 23.0"H x 19.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Christmas 2016 Holly Ring (with flash)
Tribal name: Mandara New Ireland Province, Simberi, Tatau, Tabar, another island.
Artist name: Christmas Holly Ring (with flash)
Conception number: 552b of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 419 of 810
Kitten number: 081
a touch of the green
I have the spirit inside me
In this snow white world
guava
Plaster coated pattern; shellac; pigments; gloss enamel; 4”unpainted mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Small Plaster Cubes
Tribal name: Manem Sandaun Province, Skotiau.
Artist name: Guava
Conception number: 535 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 420 of 810
the bats fly at night
we thought chickens flapping wings
circling the hut
holiday games
Plaster covered pattern; gold leaf; felt; plastic game pieces; 4" mild steel unpainted H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Backgammon
Tribal name: Mangseng West New Britain north coast, south of Commodore bay to Montagu harbor on south coast of East New Britain Province, to Fulleborn harbor west.
Artist name: Holiday Games
Conception number: 484 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 421 of 810
ugly jumper time
many nights at the gas light
playing backgammon
constellation of cat (night sky)
Acrylic pattern; Swarovski crystals; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base; 40.0” x 32.0” charcoal background paperboard.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Constellation Of Cat (night sky)
Tribal name: Mape Morobe Province, Mape river area.
Artist name: Constellation Of Cat (night sky)
Conception number: 554 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 422 of estimated 810 PNG languages
expectations - ha!
hoping to see stars at night
two plus years - five times!
constellation of cat (negative of night)
Acrylic; Swarovski Crystals; 4" unpainted mild steel H beam base; 40.0” x 32.0” white paperboard background.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Cat Constellation ( white background)
Tribal name: Mapena Milne Bay Province, Mount Gwoira area.
Artist name: Constellation Of Cat (negative of night)
Conception number: 562 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 423 of 810
x-ray of night sky
how else to see through the clouds
that are born at night
january 1st @ 12:01 a.m.
Acrylic pattern; silver painted 3" channel; green high density foam; (unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 19.0"H x 19.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: January 1st @12:01 a.m.
Tribal name: Maramba East Sepik Province.
Artist name: January 1st @12:01 a.m.
Conception number: 563 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 424 of 810
Kitten: 082
start of a new year
no murders, no ills, no tears
have to start somewhere
holey diver
Acryllic pattern; painted mild steel channel; green high density foam; (unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 19.0"H x 19.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Acrylic With Holes
Tribal name: Marangis Madang and East Sepik provinces, 3 coastal villages between Ramu and Sepik rivers, near Ramu mouth.
Artist name: Holey Diver
Conception number: 553 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 425 of 810
Kitten number: 083
big hair band song tune
It plays in my head all night
as I drill the holes
christmas daka
Plaster covered painted pattern; bamboo lime pot; polypropylene rope; gold leaf; unpainted 4" H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: X-mas Daka
Tribal name: Mari Madang Province, upper Ramu river, 4 villages; extreme northwest, Morobe Province.
Artist name: Christmas Daka
Conception number: 517 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 426 of 810
a time of sharing
daka and lime and buai
their cup of coffee
minty fresh
Acrylic; painted mild steel channel; spackle coated high density foam; (unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 19.0"H x 19.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Minty Fresh
Tribal name: Mari East Sepik Province, near Mari lake and on Salumei river.
Artist name: Minty Fresh
Conception number: 547 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 427 of 810
Kitten: 084
cold refreshment time
above the arctic circle
I can see my breath
liam
Painted plaster covered pattern; foam letter "S"; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Big Pink
Tribal name: Maria Central Province, Abau and Rigo districts, Marshall lagoon to northwest; Oro Province, Mount Brown area.
Artist name: Liam
Conception number: 544 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 428 of 810
lying on sidewalk
Liam's favorite color
for someone super
golden shamrock
Plastiline covered pattern; aluminum shamrock gold leafed; unpainted mild steel channe basel; (safety glass not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 8.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 7.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Gold Shamrock
Tribal name: Marik Madang Province, Madang district, Gogol river area inland.
Artist name: Golden Shamrock
Conception number: 565 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 429 of 810
Kitten: 085
green and gold combo
sunset on watercress pond
sad, we could not stop
clear tubes
Acrylic; unpainted mild steel channel base; (safety glass not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 8.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 7.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Clear Tubes
Tribal name: Maring Western Highlands Province, Hagen district; Madang Province, Bismarck range.
Artist name: Clear Tubes
Conception number: 559 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 430 of 810
Kitten: 086
a reverse snowflake
lines are moving to middle
Instead of away
blue wash
Acrylic; blue layout dye; Swarovski crystals; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Dye-Chem
Tribal name: Matepi Madang Province.
Artist name: Blue Wash
Conception number: 566 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 431 of 810
biological
things we see on a glass slide
blue blood in our veins
full on cork
Painted plaster covered pattern; cork pieces; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Full Cork
Tribal name: Mato Morobe Province, Huon peninsula north coast, near Morobe-Madang provincial border.
Artist name: Full On Cork
Conception number: 567 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 432 of 810
lavender station
high rises and noodle shops
not Great Britain
red
Brass pattern; raffia grass; painted aluminum shamrock; unpainted mild steel channel base; (safety glass not shown). (Keneseth series).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 8.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 9.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Green Shamrock
Tribal name: Matukar Madang Province, north of Madang town.
Artist name: Red
Conception number: 568 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 433 of 810
Kitten: 087
beating a dead horse
but the color attracts me
red and green this time
this is my tribe
Painted plaster covered pattern; burned cork; unpainted 4" mild steel H beam base.
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 26.0"H x 18.0"W x 4.0"D
Weight: 25.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Burnt Corks
Tribal name: Mauwake Madang Province, Bogia district.
Artist name: This Is My Tribe
Conception number: 564 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 434 of 810
hitting with torch flame
our inner beauty comes out
little melting pot
just below
Acrylic; plastiline; unpainted mild steel channel base; (safety glass not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 8.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 7.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Green Plastiline In Holes
Tribal name: Mawak Madang Province, south of upper Kumil river, southwest of Sikor and Malala harbor.
Artist name: Just Below
Conception number: 558 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 435 of 810
Kitten: 088
reviewing later
the contrast really pops out
did not see it live
sparkler
Acrylic; cast raw aluminum rays; unpainted mild steel channel base; (safety glass not shown).
Documentation: BerniO 1/6 12.0"H x 8.0"W x 3.0"D
Weight: 7.0 lbs. +/-
Working name: Aluminum Vent Rays
Tribal name: Mawan Madang Province, Gogol river area.
Artist name: Sparkler
Conception number: 569 of estimated 810 PNG languages.
Made number: 436 of 810
Kitten number: 089
struggled with a name
but then the title hit me
now I hear it too