'serpent sword' original collage

SERPENT SWORD
8.5" x 5”
toner, paper, ink, china marker, glue, card stock
2026

as a declaration of ambition the artist has endeavored to produce 52 cut paper collages before the end of 2026. this piece represents the 23rd collage in the series.

as the year progresses the finished art from some will surely go towards shirts or prints or to use by bands, but at present the objective is to omit any works produced specifically as band/brand commissions from the 52 tally. not all collages within the series will be made available for purchase.

this original “serpent sword” piece was constructed in the same manner as all other GIVE UP works: assembled from original photographs shot by the artist that have been manipulated and re-sized on a photocopier for contrast and toner degradation. the respective elements then hand collaged using scissors and glue. fine details and shadows added in ink and china marker. signed and dated in pencil.

this particular piece is composed from 3 separate photos. the snake shot in west texas some years ago, cut into two pieces and reassembled to better fit the desired flow. the handle is constructed from photos of two separate swords shot at the DIA in detroit, cut and reformed in four pieces. drops are hand drawn and textured from toner saturated paper.

presented float-mounted using archival acid free linen tape under glass in a black frame with white background mat, ready to hang (in-frame photos shot with glass removed to prevent any glare in documentation. final piece ships with glass intact). collage image area measures ~7.5" x ~3.25", affixed to 8.5” x 5” acid free black card stock. total presentation with frame measures 10.625” high x 8.625” wide x 1.25” deep.

ships padded in bubble wrap and doubled boxed for safety, USPS priority rate insured in the US. (not available for international shipping. any international orders will be canceled and refunded minus applicable fees.)

$185