ONE FLESH

 Johnston imagines cycles of life evolving in a circular motion. The concept swirls around in his head, stirring with energy. Eve emerges out of a rib of Adam as if pulled by an unseen force, implied by the open area at the center. In parallel, man and woman become one flesh. Around the circular motif emerges a baby, another couple, and finally, a figure representing old age. All three represent the three primary junctures in life: birth, marriage, and death. All these stages form a circle, a universal symbol of unity.

One Flesh 1970 Bronze 19" x 15" x 17”  Edition of 8