A Yankee In King Arthurs Court







2022 - ongoing...


"A Yankee in King Arthur's Court" is a project inspired by the novel by Mark Twain, where he narrates the story of a mechanic who, upon hitting his head, becomes concussed and is transported to Camelot during the time of King Arthur's reign.

Camelot, defined as a place of an idyllic atmosphere, acts as the in-between space that one inhabits in moments of non-consciousness. It is easier to imagine an idealized reality in a non-waking moment. The Yankee, now in King Arthur's court, compares his current life situation with his regular day-to-day life and wonders how they could be considered so differently.

The traditions have remained the same for hundreds of years, instilling an iron-clad pride among all classes of wealth. In this story, the Yankee begins to reflect on his life in New York and reveals the similar intricacies within the frameworks of both societies. “I want to be a part of it, New York, New York,” sings Frank Sinatra. In some sense, New York is Camelot for Frank. Reflecting upon Camelot is less of a place and more of a feeling. It is a symbol for living in bliss and keeping the horrors of the world at bay.

Camelot is a place that is eternally protected, and only lucky ones are granted access. One could never imagine a place like Camelot to exist when your reality could not be further from this concept of eternal pleasure.

 



A Steed and his Quest

Inkjet, Cardstock, Wood Panel

16”x 16”

2024



Intercom
stainless steel
4x5
2024



Sir Galahad
40 x 60
UV Print on Venetian Blind
2024







Chain mail
20 x 24 inches
Hand printed Chromogenic print
2024






The Moat
30 x 10 inches
Inkjet, cardstock, wood panel
2024







Camelot (The Musical)
Vinyl Record, Metal Shelf, Hardware
20x20’
2024







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A Yankee in King Arthurs Court
Inkjet, Cardstock, Encaustic Medium, Wood
18 x 24
2023






Map of Camelot
13 x 19
Wood, Acetate, Inkjet, Led bulbs
2024