Neya KAL-IX N Merch evoking both an ancient relic

evoking both an ancient relic and a futuristic artifact

A mechanical figure with a humble bearing

Poster for Eurosteamcon 2018

the sculpture evokes ancient votive fragments

while the warm colors and metallic details evoke a blend of the organic and the industrial

Neya KAL-IX N Merch evoking both an ancient relicA sculpture merging the human and the technological. The head, encircled by metallic rings, evokes an icon from another age a saint of the mechanical era, veiled in rust and memory. In this piece, Toms Barcel continues his exploration of the enigmatic figure of Kal IX. Sculpture carved in plaster, based on a cast from a fine grog refractory clay model, and reproduced in resin. Painted with shellac, chalk paint, acrylics, and varnish. 23 13 25 cm 10 6