Palace of Nicotine
2012, revised version 2021, mixed media diorama. A lifeless body on the beach! We all know cigarettes can kill, but was this a murder? A suicide? An Accident? Come journey into the smoky labyrinths of these ancient ruins and keep your eyes open for the revealing clues!Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
Escape!, 32 x 28, Limited edition digital print A river courses thru the ruins of a mysterious landmark known as The Palace of Nicotine (details in the DIORAMA section of this website). Originally discovered in a deep ravine at the base of an uncharted canyon in Malibu, experts are still trying to determine who built this ancient wonder and why they did so in such an inhospitable location.
Under Autumn Skies, The Dark Bob stops to reflect after a successful day of harvesting smoked cigarette butts. These giant butts are sterilized and ground into a fine powder that is used in cosmetics and chicken feed. Yet another extraordinary day at The Palace of Nicotine.
The Airing of the Cigarette Chest, 22 x 34, Limited edition digital print The Dark Bob collected the smoked butts from his final pack of cigarettes and stored them in this special “Cigarette Chest”. Every week or so he opens the chest doors to air it out. This all happens in a world that doesn’t really exist, that way nobody gets hurt.
Palace of Nicotine, Mixed media diorama
