Miriello Grafico

World of Words sculpture

I’ve always been into globes, particularly old ones and odd ones. I’m not completely sure why. Probably because of their flawless shape, their utility and because of what they stand for. I like the idea of traveling to those unpronounceable places you saw as a kid, and still can’t pronounce as a grown-up. Unfortunately, these orbs have become popular with globe-collector types too, so cool ones have become harder to find without overpaying.

I’ve taken to making my own globe series instead. World of Words is one piece in a globe-like series I’m working up. This one was fashioned from an aerospace caliper, two volumes of the History of Negros in America, and an aircraft piston head. I’ll post more as they’re completed. -Ron    Photo by Ken West