Fred’s Journey
Bastogne Belgium
On Christmas Day 1944, during the ‘Battle of the Bulge,’ Germans surrounded Bastogne, a center of road crossings vital to Hitler’s success in his drive to the Meuse River. When they demanded its surrender, General McAuliffe replied contemptuously, ‘Nuts.’ During the battle the church was the center caring for the many wounded.
Artist’s Statement
- Craig Clemens
From
Crates, with all their stoicism, conjure up in me a great sense of mystery. The overall shape, size, weight, and insurance value are all clues to the mystery. Some crates have a window for inspection. The mundane crate can begin to take on emotional weight and wonder. The shattered glass in this piece reminds us of the destruction of civilizations and the value of world unity. The use of the shards adds a sense of movement of ideas across space and time—joining the past to the present and reminding us that what is important is not always obvious.
Artist Information
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Craig Clemens
Craig Clemens, Fauxreal
Oakland, California
(510) 839-6809
Specifications
Number of shards: 8
Dimensions: 25″ × 32″ × 5 3⁄8″
Medium: mounted acrylic, mirror and paper in stenciled wooden light box
