The Politician

The Politician began as a bit of a cartoony project. I had some old cuckoo clock parts and I wanted to incorporate them into the piece. He is essentially a big mouth with bad hair (and bares a passing resemblance to a local politician!). If you hit the spring in his mouth you can make him chime. His eyes spin too, being clock gears set into some bearings so they spin freely. A lot of noise and action that ultimately signifies nuthin’. Just like a politician.

Surprisingly, it won Best In Show at the District Arts Gallery here in Frederick in October 2023! Did not expect that, but I am happy about it!

Indiana limestone, brass gears, and a steel spring, about 10”H, 10”W, 4”D. 5 out of 5 because it is just goofy.

The Politician (2023)