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Cercis ♂️ [7444757] [2008-05-28 11:59:55 +0000 UTC] "Hank D. Burris" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 8281; Deviations: 144; Watchers: 58

Watching: 487; Pageviews: 23647; Comments Made: 132; Friends: 487

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Carravagio
Favorite movies: Fifth Element
Favorite bands / musical artists: Jump, Little Children
Favorite writers: Robert A. Heinlin (sp)
Favorite games: FFXI
Favorite gaming platform: PS2
Other Interests: Photography, Ceramics, Scuplture, Drawing and Watercolor

# About me

The body of work I have been developing during my stay at UNC Charlotte is inspired by my love of Anime and emotional reactions to environment, familial and social elements.

I developed the idea of using marionettes from an Anime series Vampire Princess Miyu. One episode depicts a demon god who changes people into puppets under the lure of immortal beauty. This brought to mind stories of the golem and the animation film “9” of man made items becoming vessels for souls. I wanted to develop this and so researched marionettes: how are they made, used in performance, manipulated by the controls and why they are fashioned and styled in specific expressions or appearances. Marionettes do not change in appearance like facial expressions or clothing like people to show expression. Their pose and posturing becomes the strongest device to communicate. I developed the theme of using marionettes to communicate emotion and reactions based on posturing and keeping features neutral. I see us as individuals being manipulated by politics, religion, family, friends and society as a whole just as a marionette is controlled by the puppeteer. The stories of my work evolved from self analysis into reactions to the events and people around me.

Current Residence: Charlotte, NC
deviantWEAR sizing preference: L
Favourite genre of music: Alternative
MP3 player of choice: iPod

# Comments

Comments: 698

txhern [2016-08-07 14:05:50 +0000 UTC]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR HUGS!

Wishing you all the best and lots of fun on your day ;D

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txhern [2014-08-07 15:23:34 +0000 UTC]

BIG, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR HUGS!
Wishing you all the best and lots of fun on your day :D (Big Grin)

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txhern [2013-08-08 03:29:11 +0000 UTC]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR HUGS!!

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MASCULARIUM [2011-02-09 15:42:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for tha favs!

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txhern [2011-01-28 04:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave!

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hairyguy [2011-01-25 00:15:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!

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Sharby [2011-01-24 17:07:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave on "WIP 1" [link] :) (Smile)

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K-raven [2011-01-20 11:52:35 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks for the fav!!!! :D (Big Grin) have a nice day!

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meetlife91 [2011-01-19 20:40:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Brutus9000 [2011-01-18 20:51:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favorites!~

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JayMex7 [2011-01-06 21:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav

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Cercis [2011-01-03 21:43:31 +0000 UTC]

Posted newest sculptures.

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BrookeDibble [2010-08-29 22:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the +fav on my Pandora's Box piece - [link]
:) (Smile)

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Brutus9000 [2010-08-21 10:26:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favorites ~

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tiffchin [2010-06-03 09:20:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Eleonora79 [2010-05-08 03:42:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav :D (Big Grin)

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Rickbw1 [2010-05-07 00:22:21 +0000 UTC]

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algomprado [2010-05-04 00:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fav!!

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farconville [2010-04-10 02:11:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the faves.

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00UFO [2010-03-31 01:30:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you...

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themadd0x [2010-03-29 15:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav's guy! :) (Smile)

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StPeteArtisan [2010-03-27 03:35:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much have a creative weekend! J.Michael

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MASCULARIUM [2010-03-24 21:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!

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mimartarkan [2010-03-24 14:43:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks for fav

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Sharby [2010-03-24 01:44:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave, I appreciate it :) (Smile)

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OnirikWay [2010-03-23 18:01:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the fave Meow :3 Meow :3 Meow :3 Meow :3 Meow :3

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K-raven [2010-03-23 11:08:04 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks for the favs! :D (Big Grin)

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Brutus9000 [2010-03-23 10:35:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks 4 the 2 fav's ~

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Rickbw1 [2010-03-23 06:33:05 +0000 UTC]

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farconville [2010-03-23 01:55:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave.

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wontroba [2010-03-22 20:19:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you, Hank! :D (Big Grin) - :D

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HombreEnBolas [2010-03-22 20:16:05 +0000 UTC]

Hey Hank!!! Thank you for the Fav!!! :-D

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Arareko [2010-03-22 20:08:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the last +fav - :+fav: 's

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StPeteArtisan [2010-03-22 14:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much have a very creative week!

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Brutus9000 [2010-03-22 03:03:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks 4 the favorites ~

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garysartgallery [2010-03-22 02:43:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for adding my work to your collection. I appreciate it.

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farconville [2010-03-22 01:49:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tons of faves.

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dynakor [2010-03-22 01:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank You for all the faves! :) (Smile) - :)

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Josketh [2010-03-21 19:53:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the favorite!

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stmichaelcries [2010-03-21 16:52:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the fav :) (Smile) - :)

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farconville [2010-03-21 14:08:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the faves.

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FuzzyYak [2010-03-21 12:18:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the favourites. What an intruiging sculpture gallery! Wow!

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Joshuaseven [2010-03-20 23:38:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the new fave, Hank :) (Smile) - :)

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mistweaversrealm [2010-01-18 04:24:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the favs! I think you have almost all of them lol

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MASCULARIUM [2010-01-17 22:13:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!

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maskedstunter [2010-01-16 16:25:31 +0000 UTC]

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work

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JEMillerPhoto [2010-01-12 01:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for all the favs and the watch

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FoxDracona [2010-01-08 15:25:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!

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timekiller2009 [2010-01-08 01:37:43 +0000 UTC]

:) (Smile)

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sairex90 [2010-01-07 20:48:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav =D (Big Grin)

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