Views of the River Styx

Views of the River Styx” was an exhibit at the SideQuest Gallery. The main installation was a “Styx Boat” displayed with oarsmen and a three-headed demon. Legend has it that the River Styx was the last barrier to be crossed in the soul’s trip to hell. In this version Hell has burned itself out; its ruins appear after the fact. Other installations included a set of ships suspended in the front window, and two “Apocalypse Mobiles”. Articulated puppets were displayed with dialogue samples and instructions for manipulation. For the inter-active event, viewers were invited to improvise with the puppets to music. (2014).

Main Image Above: Styx Boat

Main Image Above: In the City of Armageddon

Dirty Dawg Dialogue

Image Above: Dirty Dawg Detail

Oh yes, I am a Dirty Dog, a snavelly gourmande. You can hear me growl deep into my belly. Am I awful? I will eat anything, I am afraid, even offal. Yes, I will come when you call, but I’m too rank to hold. I stink, I think. There are worse places I could be lying with my tail between my legs. See me wagging, I am asking for treats, that is how you taught me. I’ll stand back and howl with the firetrucks. I am a rank chorus. Woof, Woof, I’ll blow your roof off.

As the one who waits quietly beside your door, all I wanted was a sign of affection. Let me gently lick your hand.

Tags: Opening Night, Sculpture, Sidequest Gallery