Unsought Discoveries
​Benjamin Mackethan

Benjamin Mackethan, currently lives and works in Lexington as an antique restorationist. While sculpting he makes a point of exploring materials and applying a wide range of techniques, conventional and non-conventional in order to respond to the benefits and difficulties of each medium. His formal education had a focus in metal arts, which laid the ground works for materials such as wood, concrete and clay. Currently focused in wood, Ben continues to channel is fascination with the interplay of the spiritual and subconscious aspects of life. Using abstract and figurative imagery, he interacts with the balance of the metaphysical and tangible aspects of the human existence.

Meditation, 2019 Carved wood 24” x 10” x 3” $250

Product of Meditation, 2019 Cast morter 2.5” x 4.5” x 21.5” $75

Oculus (close up), 2018 Cast Iron, brass, glass, wood, and steel 71” x 11” x 11” $1700

Passage, 2018 Wax on cardboard on MDF 40.5” x 80” x 2.25” $300

Image of Man and Observation of Man, Installation view

Observation of Man, 2019 Carved wood 5.25” x 5.25” x 11.5” $90 Each

Observation of Man, 2019 Carved wood 5.25” x 5.25” x 11.5” $90 Each

Image of Man, 2018 Carved wood 4.5” x 6.5” x 12” $120

Contemplation, 2019 Steel and walnut 40.5” x 16” x 6” NFS

Ascension, 2018 Cast portland cement 48” x 8” x 4.5” $350 as a set, $125 each

Ascension, Installation view

Impression of Self, 2018 Carved wood and ceramic wash 50” x 5.25” x 5.25” $400 as a set, $75 each

Impression of Self, 2018 Carved wood and ceramic wash 50” x 5.25” x 5.25” $400 as a set, $75 each

Old Man (close up), 2019 Wax on ceramic on wood 15” x 22” x 13” NFS

Old Man, 2019 Wax on ceramic on wood 15” x 22” x 13” NFS

Reflections of Loss, 2018 Wax on ceramic on wood 53” x 9” x 8” NFS

Reflections of Loss (close up), 2018 Wax on ceramic on wood 53” x 9” x 8” NFS

Reflections of Loss, 2018 Wax on ceramic on wood 53” x 9” x 8” NFS

Reflections of Loss (close up), 2018 Wax on ceramic on wood 53” x 9” x 8” NFS

Impression of Self, 2018 Carved wood and ceramic wash 50” x 5.25” x 5.25” $400 as a set, $75 each

Impression of Self, 2018 Carved wood and ceramic wash 50” x 5.25” x 5.25” $400 as a set, $75 each

Impression of Self, 2018 Carved wood and ceramic wash 50” x 5.25” x 5.25” $400 as a set, $75 each

Unsought Discoveries

These pieces are an exploration, in form, of the subconscious creation process. Each piece was created by responding to the material and allowing the shape of the object to be dictated by its tone. These sculptures are manifestations of the guiding forces throughout life, and were created with the intent of self-reflection. The ambiguity of the imagery is intended to allow the viewer to place the works within their own individual experiences. In engaging with the work the viewer is meant to be faced with the same emotions and questions as I was in the creation of these pieces; and through the process of answering those questions, find some resolution within themselves.