The Temptation of Saint Anthony as the Artist by William Harper

Brooch / Conceptual Abstract

Published: 15.09.2025

My metaphorical Self-Portraits first materialized in 1986 with The Temptation of Saint Anthony as the Artist. Fully figurative, their faces always possessed but a single eye, usually in the center of the forehead. In 1990, both of my retinas simultaneously detached. After seven surgeries and laser treatments, I have no vision whatsoever in my left eye, and somewhat limited peripheral vision in my right eye.

William Harper

Brooch
The Temptation of Saint Anthony as the Artist
1986
Gold, cloisonné enamel on fine gold and fine silver, sterling silver, 14 and 24 kt. gold, aluminum, mirror, opal, tourmaline, bone, pearls, tooth
17.7 x 6.3 cm
Unique piece

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