Mykl Wells

I built this in the fall of 2008 for Nightlights, an illuminated art event held along the river-walk in downtown Scottsdale Arizona. It was commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art for the event. Though it is not the most monumental of my cardboard sculptures it was the most intricate at that time. Until I built Chimera my cardboard work had been more geometric and box-like. This sculpture was a major departure from that in that it was the first to have truly rounded flowing form. 

The name Chimera is in reference to the medical term meaning a blending of two or more distinct genetic groups.

I was allowed to keep the piece and it often accompanies me to art openings and art events, it’s monumental size and the cardboard it is made from always seem to attract a crowd. I would like to eventually find a home somewhere for it as my tiny guest house, where it is stored when not in use is absolutely useless for anything else, such as housing guests.