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David Oscarson | 2012 Collection
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12-21-2012...End of Days - each finish limited to an aggregate production of 52 pieces (including Fountain Pen and Rollerballs). The 2012 Collection will stand as a tribute to the enduring wisdom of the Mayan culture as well as the precision and accuracy with which they predicted the conditions of the world and events in the heavens in our day. It happens only every 26,000 years; the Galactic Alignment, where the Sun conjuncts the intersection of the Milky Way and the plane of the ecliptic. This rare galactic alignment was predicted anciently by the Maya, whose culture, calendar and beliefs were based on their prophetic interpretation of these significant celestial events. The Maya calculated that on December 21st, 2012 a major event will occur which may be less about physical destruction and more about Spiritual Transformation and Renewal. Cultural ceremonies and rituals surrounded celestial events for the Maya...even their games reflected the relevance of the universe in daily life. Ancient Ball Courts can be seen in much of Central America where two teams competed against each other attempting to place a Ball through a small hole in the center of the court...the Sun passing through the Dark Rift of the Milky Way. A simplified representation of this symbol is featured at the bottom of the pen clip beneath the Dot/Bar-Numerated 2012 date. The Mayan understanding of a 365 ¼ day year was represented in the steps of their 4-sided temples and repeats 4 times on the gripping section of the pen. The date of 12-21-2012 is set in high relief on the cap. The 2012 Collection continues in the spirit of artistic mastery and the tradition of Old World craftsmanship by combining the centuries-old technique of Guilloche with the art and expertise of Hard Enamel. Production of translucent hard enamel demands the highest levels of patience, experience and skill.
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