Bullock / Works / The History Tiles

As part of the ‘Legacy’ series looking at the Anthropocene, the geo-epoch where man has left his indelible mark on the Earth, these History Tiles are unique sculptural works made from casts of chicken bones; the chicken bones spread across the planet in a distinct strata will be a defining note and reminder of man’s tenancy long after we become (inevitably) extinct.

‘History tiles (6 / Si, Pi, Re, Pu, Or, Go)’ 2020

Chicken bone casts in Jesmonite, enamel paint, gloss lacquer.

‘History tiles (4 / Go, Re, Or, Si)’ 2020

Chicken bone casts in Jesmonite, enamel paint, gloss lacquer.

‘History tile (1 / Re)’ 2020

Chicken bone casts in Jesmonite, enamel paint, gloss lacquer.

‘History tile (2/ Pu, Pi)’ 2020

Chicken bone casts in Jesmonite, enamel paint, gloss lacquer.

‘History tile (1 / Pu)’ 2020

Chicken bone casts in Jesmonite, enamel paint, gloss lacquer.

‘History tile (1 / Or)’ 2020

Chicken bone casts in Jesmonite, enamel paint, gloss lacquer.