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The Story of X

“For some, X is that unique quality that defies description.

All at once, it is magical, mystical, mysterious and metaphorical.”

– Mark Travers

The letter X carved into wood, painted in white, black and orange

Title: X-Factor 1

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

The letter X carved in wood, then painted in black and white

Title: X-Factor 2

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

“For many, X is the answer to a problem that must be solved:

If I can figure out X, then I’ll be able to ________.”

The letter X carved in wood, white with outlines in black

Title: X-Factor 3

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

The letter X, carved in wood, then painted in whites and blacks

Title: X-Factor 4

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

“For others, X is an aspiration, the fulfillment of a dream:

If only I had X, then I’d be _____.”

The letter X, carved in wood, blue X with black stripes in background

Title: X-Factor 5 (sold)

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)


Series of four large Xs and four small Xs, carved and painted wood

Title: SquareDance 1

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

“X is a metaphor – a symbol – a visual reminder.”

Series of 4 large Xs and four small Xs, carved and painted wood, framed, 26" x 26"

Title: SquareDance 2

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

The letter X, carved and painted wood, with red, black and white

Title: DoubleCross 2

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

“For me, X is code for something I hold close, a secret only I know.”

The letter X, carved and painted wood, in white, blue and orange

Title: DoubleCross 3

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

The letter X, carved and painted wood, in black, white and yellow

Title: DoubleCross 4

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

“X is represented in cartography, cryptology, culture, mathematics, medicine, personal identity, pharmacology, religion, sports and games, and more.”

The letter X, carved and painted wood, in black, teal, white and salmon

Title: DoubleCross 4

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

The letter X, carved and painted wood, in green, purple, mustard yellow and salmon

Title: DoubleCross 5

Medium: Carved and painted wood

Size: 26″ x 26″ (with frame)

“So…what does X mean to you?”