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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 (sold)

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.”

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)

“It is the secret wish, the hidden desire, the unmet need.”

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? Once you discover

your X, you’ll understand your why.”