Saturday, October 3, 2009

Thoth For John Reily

Title: Thoth for John 2009
Dims: 8 x 4 x 4 inches
Medium: Unique cast and fabricated bronze


Thoth for John is a sculpture created to celebrate John Reily's Santa Cruz home and the artifact of Thoth which lives in his house, and the beetle who lives under the house.

Thoth: Egyptian Mythology
A moon god, the god of wisdom, justice, and writing, patron of the sciences, and messenger of Ra.




Thoth, setting on his throne


History of Thoth

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Above: Common names for Thoth in hieroglyphics







Above: Drawings from Terry Kreiter sketchbook, #25, 2009



Beetle that lives under John's house



Margaret Michel under the spell of Thoth at John's house


Above: Portrait of Diane, Margaret, John and Terry at John's house in Santa Cruz Sept. 2009


Top to bottom: Margaret, Terry and Diane





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