the Artifact Project 
                        DWIGHT DAVIDSON SCULPTURE

 I started The ARTIFACT PROJECT  in February, 1986. My intent was to create a conceptual work of art that
consisted of creating a series of objects that were similar to each other and then placing them in different parts
of the world and in doing so, these objects, their locations and the people who participated would all have connections
to each other.  I chose to make the artifact a hollow, high fired ceramic, cobalt glazed sphere.

During the process of making the sphere before I close it, I stamp specific number inside of each artifact
in the wet clay to serve as it's identification This is also the time that I place a small cow sculpture in each one. 
The cow is like a hidden secret of each one and has a connection to the many animal sculptures that I have done
and continue to do.

Because these installations are still on going, there is the dimension of time and an evolving history.
My notion is that  some of these artifacts will be found in the future and a numbering system for each one
would tell its origin and story.  Viewing the number inside of any artifact can be accomplished if
one were to have it x-rayed.
 

It is also possible to click on various parts of the map below for enlarged views of certain locations and areas.

                                                                                     

Below is a list of the numbers, dates, locations and people who have participated  in this project. By clicking on the
highlighted links it is possible to view photos and additional information.
Names and Locations marked with an (*) have additional links listed below the main list.
                                                                                                                                                                                              

 Artifact ID               Date              LOCATION                                                                   INSTALLATION   BY