Vorlon 6-Sided Spin Die, 2008

Amboyna Burl and Ebony

¾ inch diameter x 2 inches long

Pyrography, Minbari Script

This 6-sided die is engraved with Vorlon script so that each side is distinguishable as the numbers 1 through 6. The Vorlon language is artificial, created for the Babylon 5 television series created and written by J. Michael Straczynski.

The pictures, below, show each side of the die in the order of the numeric value – the first photo shows the symbol corresponding to the number 1, the second for the number 2, etc.

Although a part of my Script series (as well as the Kinetic series), the meaning of the symbols is a stronger than usual element in the design of this object. This is a fully functional 6 sided die that is meant to be used, and so the numeric transliteration of these symbols was used in its design.

Minbari 6-Sided Spin Die, 2008

Amboyna Burl and Ebony

¾ inch diameter x 2 inches long

Pyrography, Minbari Script

This 6-sided die is engraved with Minbari script so that each side is distinguishable as the numbers 1 through 6. The Minbari language is artificial, created for the Babylon 5 universe (as a television show and various printed materials) created and written by J. Michael Straczynski.

The pictures, below, show each side of the die in the order of the numeric value – the first photo shows the symbol corresponding to the number 1, the second for the number 2, etc.

Although a part of my Script series (as well as the Kinetic series), the meaning of the symbols is a stronger than usual element in the design of this object. This is a fully functional 6 sided die that is meant to be used, and so the numeric transliteration of these symbols was used in its design.

Fremen 6-Sided Spin Die, 2008

Amboyna Burl and Ebony

¾ inch diameter x 2 inches long

Pyrography, Fremen Script

This 6-sided die is engraved with Fremen script for the numbers 1 through 6. Fremen is a constructed language created by Frank Herbert for his Dune series of books, and the script was developed for an encyclopedia reference.

The pictures, below, show each side of the die in the order of the numeric value – the first photo shows the symbol corresponding to the number 1, the second for the number 2, etc.

Although a part of my Script series (as well as the Kinetic series), the meaning of the symbols is a stronger than usual element in the design of this object. This is a fully functional 6 sided die that is meant to be used, and so the numeric transliteration of these symbols was used in its design.

Vulcan 6-Sided Die, 2008

Amboyna Burl

¾ inch diameter x 1½ inches long

Pyrography, Vulcan Script

This 6-sided die is engraved with Vulcan script so that each side is distinguishable as the numbers 1 through 6. The Vulcan language is artificial, created for the Star Trek franchise owned by Paramount. Although a spoken syntax and vocabulary have been developed for the language, the written script has not been standardized. The calligraphy script I’ve used on this piece has been derived from images seen on TV and in movies.

Although a part of my Script series (as well as the Kinetic series), the meaning of the symbols is a stronger than usual element in the design of this object. This is a fully functional 6 sided die that is meant to be used, and so a numeric value is needed for each face of the die. Since there isn’t a standard transliteration of numbers into Vulcan script, on each side there is a set of dots representing a cardinal number. One side has a single dot, another side has two dots, and so on. These dots have been incorporated into the unique symbols on the faces.

Tengwar Stave, 2008

Maple

1 inch diameter x 15½ inches length

Pyrography, Tengwar Script

This stave is engraved with Tengwar script. Tengwar was created by J. R. R. Tolkien to illustrate his stories (e.g. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings). This phrase is the inscription on the Gate of Moria, and translates into English as “The doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak friend, and enter.”

The lettering is burned into the maple wood.

As with each piece in my Script series, I’m more interested in the abstract patterns created by the script than the meanings created by the source language.

He Loves You, 2008

2½ inches diameter x 5 inches height

Maple and Ebony

Pyrography, Skrull script

This vase is engraved with three different Skrull scripts transliterating the phrase “He loves you.” Skrull is a fictional race owned by Marvel Comics. In recent issues, the phrase “He loves you” is repeatedly used during a Skrull invasion and illustrated with these three lettering patterns. I’ve used those three patterns repeatedly over the exterior of the vase.

The lettering is burned into the maple wood.

As with each piece in my Script series, I’m more interested in the abstract patterns created by the script than the meanings created by the source language.

Reh, 2008

Maple

1½ inches diameter x 6½ inches height

Dye and Pyrography, Vulcan Script

This hollow vase is engraved with a stylized Vulcan calligraphy. The Vulcan language is artificial, created for the Star Trek franchise owned by Paramount. Although a spoken syntax and vocabulary have been developed for the language, the written script has not been standardized. The calligraphy script I’ve used on this piece has been derived from images seen on TV and in movies. There is no translation for this script.

The title Reh is the Vulcan word for “three”.

As with each piece in my Script series, I am interested more in the abstract imagery of the script rather than the translation of the language.

Cha’, 2008

Dyed Maple

3¾ inches diameter x 1½ inches height

Pyrography, Klingon Script

This bowl is engraved with the Klingon phrase that translates to “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” Klingon is a constructed language created for the Star Trek universe owned by Paramount. The written script is as well defined as the language (works of Shakespeare have been translated into Klingon).

The engraving and texturing were burned into the maple wood. The title Cha ‘ is the Klingon word for “two”.

As with each piece in my Script series, I’m more interested in the abstract patterns created by the script than the meanings created by the source language.

Veh, 2008

Maple and Cherry

2½ inches diameter x 6¼ inches height

Pyrography, Vulcan Script

This hollow vase is engraved with a stylized Vulcan calligraphy. The Vulcan language is artificial, created for the Star Trek franchise owned by Paramount. Although a spoken syntax and vocabulary have been developed for the language, the written script has not been standardized. The calligraphy script I’ve used on this piece has been derived from images seen on TV and in movies. There is no translation for this script.

The title Veh is the Vulcan word for “one”.

As with each piece in my Script series, I am interested more in the abstract imagery of the script rather than the translation of the language.

Kabbalah, 2008

Poplar and Mahogony

3¾ inches diameter x 1½ inches height

Pyrography, Hebrew Script

Private Collection

This hollow vase is engraved with the Shemhamphorasch (also known as the 72-Letter Name of God), a symbolic pattern created by medieval kabbalists. There are actually 3 lines of 72 Hebrew characters in this pattern, and the number of symbolic meanings derived from this arrangement of characters is mind twisting.

The lettering is engraved by burning it into the poplar wood.

As with each piece in my Script series, I’m more interested in the abstract patterns created by the script than the meanings created by the source language.