Still Life at Solstice – Chthonian Staff Piece

Here are some photos featuring a Chthonian staff piece in a stand which is one of Michael W. Moses’ new works. The fogginess of the vintage convex mirror just adds to the mystery and the clutter of esoterica give the impression of a work table.


The ceramic staff piece was given a bronze glaze and then a cold verdigris patination was applied to give it an aged look.


The stone is a vintage deep cut aurora borealis crystal, which catches the light weirdly and shifts color.


The photos are hosted on Michael W. Moses' flickr account.

39 Works by Michael W. Moses

I made this video for Michael W. Moses to showcase some of his 2010 works. It is only a short list of the many pieces he completed this year. I like the unworldliness of his ceramics and choice of color. The subject matter ranges from outrageous plants, vases, vessels and inexplicable alien artifacts. I expect to see some of this stuff growing on other planets, three miles under the ocean or in the Dreamlands. You can also catch some of his works on his flickr photostream.