Caleb Witvoet | Knuckle Dusters
The Knuckle Dusters are a series of wooden rings based on residential construction of 2x4 stud framing. Many of the rings have more than one “band” and fit two or more fingers at once. The form of these structures leave room for the wearer’s expression to come through. There are some positions which are awkward but on the other hand, certain postures just work.
One ring frames the index and middle finger in a peace sign, another one dresses up the middle finger to elaborate on an obscene gesture. If you want to embody that but “just couldn’t” then try it on and let the frame show you how.
Knuckle dusters may imply violence but mine amount to rough housing. Their strength is in symbolism. In my case, fighting to find a voice amongst so many louder ones within the framed walls of my family home. Putting energy into a prolonged fight is uncomfortable; and hopefully the fight is short and you can hang up your gloves, in this case knuckle dusters and begin the rebuilding.
Off of the body the frames become something to play with, to arrange like building blocks, making space for the mind to manoeuvre.
Caleb Witvoet
$120.00
Long Love from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 6.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by...
Caleb Witvoet
$240.00
Meet Cute At The Corner from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 3 x 5.5 x 4 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable...
Caleb Witvoet
$180.00
I'll Row If You Steer from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 6 x 3 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable...
Caleb Witvoet
$180.00
Rough House Love from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 7 x 5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either...
Caleb Witvoet
$180.00
Pillow Talk from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 2.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by...
Caleb Witvoet
$360.00
Double Date from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by...
Caleb Witvoet
$240.00
Pebbles At The Window from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 4 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear...
Caleb Witvoet
$120.00
Unrequited from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 4 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by restricting...
Caleb Witvoet
$240.00
Third Time's The Charm from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 7 x 5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear...
Caleb Witvoet
$540.00
Head in the Clouds from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 11 x 5.5 x 4 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be...
Caleb Witvoet
$360.00
This One's For You from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 6.5 x 6 x 3 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to...
Caleb Witvoet
$180.00
I Want To See You Again from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 4 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable...
Caleb Witvoet
$240.00
Teetering from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 7.5 x 3 x 1 cm, 2021. Artist statement "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either...
Caleb Witvoet
$180.00
Together from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 5 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 2021."The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by restricting movement...
Caleb Witvoet
$240.00
Release Me from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 8.5 x 7.5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by...
Caleb Witvoet
$120.00
Big Love from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 5 x 3 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by...
Caleb Witvoet
$120.00
Little Love from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 4 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either...
Caleb Witvoet
$240.00
All The While from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either by restricting movement or by posturing the hand. Each...
Caleb Witvoet
$300.00
Under Tree Boughs from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 7 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear...
Caleb Witvoet
$420.00
Still Beating wooden ring from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 8 x 7 x 3.5 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to wear either...
Caleb Witvoet
$300.00
Heart to Heart double wooden ring from The Knuckle Dusters ring sculptures series. Maple and steel, 5.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm, 2021. "The knuckle dusters are offensive, good in a fight but can be uncomfortable to...