Emerging from a mist of swirling polished concrete, and shimmering aluminium, the eye of this beast seeks its unsuspecting prey. With a single glance it can transform its victim to stone. Be vigilant – you never know when the basilisk will emerge.
This artwork stemmed from the discovery of a beautiful piece of dichroic glass, perfect for an eye.
Coloured concrete was laid over rubber sections cut to match the aluminium shapes. Once the concrete had cured, coloured concrete was inlaid and then ground and polished back. Aluminium was acid etched, masked and airbrushed. Enamel brushwork came last. This enticing creature is rich with detail and a silky cool surface begging to be stroked!
90cm x 80cm 9.6kg Original creation by Ilia Chidzey. Wire strung on back with timber batons. Frameless.
Due to the limitations of photography and digital inaccuracy, some colours may appear slightly different in the original. Also, due to the nature of some materials used, variation in colour and sheen may occur over time.
