Tuesday 30 January 2024

Chained Heart

Following on from my earlier post about Thames finds, I thought I would share this one with you. I discovered it whilst mudlarking on the South Bank of the River Thames, and it appears to be a conglomerate of old rusty chains, bits of rock, glass, and congealed London clay.

 

'Chained Heart', found object, artist Wayne Chisnall

I coated it in wax to help preserve it and to enhance the rich dark colours. It’s one of those objects that fits comfortably in your hand, seems to reek of history, and feels like it wants to tell you its story. I also love the way that it’s vaguely heart-shaped.

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