“Slipped Crowns” (Pendulum Swings) is a piece reflecting a general, personal view of the world, where the “left" and “right” interchange with the tides and momentum of issues and conflicts that reflect the constant change in our tribal perspective.  The figure, who could be the elite--or simply you or I, sits above, unsteady on the throne (or fulcrum), while below us constant change keeps us moving, growing and learning.(hopefully!). Possibly the toppling of old ideologies and/or regimes for new- for better or for worse.

Peter McFarlane is an award-winning Canadian artist based on Salt Spring Island, BC, whose work is held in public and private collections nationally and internationally. Working across a wide range of media, he is best known for repurposing found and discarded objects, transforming them into sculptural works that challenge perceptions of waste and value. His practice focuses on recontextualizing obsolete everyday materials to create pieces that invite both emotional and intellectual engagement. Peter McFarlane’s work is an excellent choice for collectors seeking contemporary conceptual art that combines sustainability, ingenuity, and thought-provoking design.