In the 1980's I did a series of clay sculptures using minimal glazing and a Raku firing. This technique gave the resultant group of heads that I created an ancient and mysterious feel. None of these sculptures were ever pre-planned and their personalities seem to have come from a faraway place. I could never quite look into the eyes of these sculptures as they always seem to be looking somewhere beyond. Their detached melancholy stare conveyed to me the representation of the loss of a previous world. I think that this concept is best translated by the 'Boy King' which is reproduced beautifully on metallic photo paper and is one of the most regal of all of the pieces. My long time friend, Chester Simpson, captured the essence of these clay busts with his photography and David Norton from the Torpedo Factory Art Center let me use his kiln and his materials. Thanks to both of these guys.