The Prodigal Tongue

So, it's been too long. I'm sorry about that. I've got a lot in the works now, but I promise, I will be updating a lot more in the coming weeks/months.

Firstly, I'm happy to say that I have a solo show here in Boston coming up this December. It will be a show of recent sculpture and paintings and maybe some intervention thrown in for good measure. It's all rather exciting. (details to come)

Secondly, I figured it was time for a tongue update. After a hibernation period in the Night Gallery, the tongue rides again! This time the tongue makes it's way to retirement. I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Love in my Tummy

As good a place as any...

Moving in

New friends

I swear this is how it was.

4 months later...

She floats

I wish they all could be California

Suggestive

Behold

And so "Lawn Tongue" retires as a conceptual art piece to do what it loves best... Hang out with shirtless party-dudes. The current whereabouts of the tongue are unknown. Thanks to Andy Hadle for the the assist. Maybe we shall meet again, Lawn Tongue.

Excelsior!

From Abadaba With Love

What can I say? I was inspired.

Royal Wedding, Osama Bin Laden, Cartoon, Will, Kate, royals

I'm not a system. I'm a man.

Hey Folks,

Well, we've been in Boston about 6 months now. After surviving the move and the flood, I'd say we're ready for anything. Lately I've been making work that is a response to living in the city. There is a marked lack of contemporary public art here in Boston and I aim to change that.

Enjoy! There are a few more pics and some descriptions on my webpage http://www.nathaniellewis.net/ I've also had the chance to update the illustrate and sketch section.

First attempt...way too small

that's better

Chinatown

I got random strangers to hold up my balloons.

Abandoned 'Boston Photography Center'

Deep Tonguing

So here is the trek of the tongue. It found it's way to all sorts of nooks and crannies. If you want to see it in person, it's currently at the Night Gallery in Tempe Marketplace or if you would like to see a few more pics stop by my official website: http://www.nathaniellewis.net/

The Beginning

Handle With Care

Objects In The Rearview Mirror May Be Larger Than They Appear

So Thirsty

The Longing

Random Dude.

South Of The Border

The Best Family Planning

Vegan Frogurt

Interested Bystanders

At The Mall

Water Play Areas Are Fun, But Illegal

"Hm. yeah."

Special thanks to Eric and Mike for their time and muscles

Just a Taste...

Hey Folks,
I know it's been a while, but I'm back to blogging. Here are some shots of the process for my giant tongue. I'll be posting the rest soon!
-Nathan

I carved the foam and

I used a hopper gun for texture

Covered it in resin

Primed it

Painted

Next time:
We get to see where the tongue goes!