“Castor and Pollux,” draw inspiration from the Greek and Roman mythological twins, the Dioscuri, and their association with the stars, constellations, and maritime history. Castor and Pollux were known for their bravery, especially in sailing and navigating the seas, symbolizing protection for sailors as they traveled through dangerous waters. These sculptures embody their bond, reflected through the intertwined cords, representing the celestial connection between the two as stars within the Gemini constellation.
Castor, the mortal twin, is represented by a shorter sculpture. His fate, unlike his brother Pollux, was sealed with death, as his shorter form symbolizes the fragility of life and the limits of existing as human. In contrast, Pollux is depicted in a taller sculpture, reflecting his immortality after he was granted eternal life by his father, Zeus. The difference in their sizes serves as a visual metaphor for the duality of their existence, while both remain wrapped in the narrative of protection and the stars that guide sailors.
“Castor and Pollux” 2025
For “Supper at Sea” 2025
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah, GA
43x23xV”
80x21xV“
Tissue welt cord, wool yarn
