Graeme Cameron (lives and works in Toronto, Canada) is an artist, craftsman and founder of the inspiration-driven brand Base Camp X. Axes and striking tools have been a part in his life since childhood and they play a large role in the art pieces at the foundation of BCX. Collectors of Cameron's work can be found worldwide and include many celebrities, professional athletes and pillars of the business community.
Brine (June 4 - July 4, 2016)
Graeme Cameron, "Kraken Titanis Axe" (2012), resin, glass, hickory wood, heirloom barn floorboard and nails, 8 x 30 x 2 in. (axe) 8.5 x 36 x 1 in. (mount)
Detail: Graeme Cameron, "Kraken Titanis Axe" (2012), resin, glass, hickory wood, heirloom barn floorboard and nails, 8 x 30 x 2 in. (axe) 8.5 x 36 x 1 in. (mount)
The Kraken is a handcrafted resin sculpture with blown glass eyes engulfing a hand-forged BCX Titanis axe. Metallic blues and deep ocean greens bleed together over its carved hickory wood handle in a one of a kind tribute to the darkest corners of the sea and the beast that rules there. The axe is mounted on a floorboard from Cameron's family barn circa. 1890 and held in place with hand-forged square nails from its original construction.