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12.18.2005

the life aquatic

The Squid Lamp has been powder-coated a very pale grey, and the more I look at it, the more disturbing it becomes. The man who commissioned this piece will surely appreciate this. I intend to put in darker cobalt glass dollops for eyes replete with pupils. Also, a smattering of speckling should give this piece a little depth.

This might work as a kitchen piece....
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