King of the Castle

King of the Castle by Elza Mayhew, figure in bronze

Date: 1970s
Size: H: 4.5” x W: 4.5” x D: 2”
Casts: 2
Form: Figure
Material: Bronze

A little “king” standing on a table. In 1971, Isamu Akino made a rice paper rubbing of the “King of the Castle”, lifting him off his table for a “levitation”. For more information about Isamu Akino and his process, please see endnote in Black Priestess section.

Other games in the studio led to “King of the Castle” being elevated to a position in an aperture of “Synthesis”. At least 2 were cast, no numbering.