Tempest

Chuck Girard - Monday, January 19, 2009 - 8:44pm

Well I started another Medium/Large Peice.
Titled "Tempest" This is an Abstract I've been working for a couple of Day's.
This is not finished, Only the begining of the Sculpture.
So far I've done the basic Frame work and started on adding Sheet Metal to it (18g.)
I'm experimenting with my imagination as usaul. I seem to gravitate to the Abstract.
Tempest is just a Temporary name, Maybe some suggestions.
This again has been a great learning experience for me.
Dimension are 68" x 48" x 7" Mild Steel with a Box Frame.
I am adding a base later after the Piece is complete to insure it doesn't grow any larger LOL.

Anyway... I figured it would come to this at some point
"SAY WHAT YOU THINK!!!" (Grin)
But be Gentle!!!
I'll try and keep you posted on my progress and will post the finished peice upon completion..

Grasshoper "-"-"-"...
Chuck

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Very interesting form with

QuiQue - Monday, January 19, 2009 - 9:09pm

Very interesting form with this new sculpture Chuck. I am wondering about the title "Tempest" though. I looked it up on Wikipedia and they have some interesting comments about it. What if you were to use the "Red/Black" color somehow? ie; TEMPEST standards require "RED/BLACK separation." I also wanted to mention that it may be more interesting if you try working with the third dimension with your forms. Right now it looks more 2D, even though you do have a depth perception.

Anyway, I like what you are doing. Seems you are going into the next level of artistic expression. Congratulations!

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Hi QuiQue, Thanks for the

Chuck Girard - Monday, January 19, 2009 - 10:17pm

Hi QuiQue,
Thanks for the input, I should look up some of my random thoughts from time to time.
Tempest is out....... ....
I understand what you mean about the third dimension.
I'm still am pondering the idea on this peice.
In the future I will try to incorporate the 3D concept more and more.
I'll work on the name.
Thanks for your comments

Chuck

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Well, it's not the sort of

Rich Waugh - Monday, January 19, 2009 - 9:13pm

Well, it's not the sort of thing that I usually get too excited about, but I like where it seems to be going so far. It kind of evokes an image of a Kokopelli dancer to my Southwest-raised eye. Movement happening there. I'll be interested to watch the progress of this piece, Chuck.

We just gotta get you into heating and beating the metal with hammers and get you on the path to perdition trough forging. (grin)

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Hi Rich, Thanks for your

Chuck Girard - Monday, January 19, 2009 - 10:26pm

Hi Rich,
Thanks for your comments Rich.
I think I understand your perspective.
I'm trying to capture something large in a small space that has some motion. But also leans toward the Abstract/Modern theme.
I'm trying not to get to carried away. I don't want it to look like some Sci-Fi Cactus(Grin).

I'm always interested in new things and hopefully in the future I will have the good fortune to get my hands on some HEAT!!!!!!!
Fire is my Friend! (It's a Phoenix Thing)!

I always appreciate your comments.
Oh yeah....thanks for "SAYING WHAT YOU THINK"
and thanks for being gentle..

Have fun in the Sun!!

Chuck

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heres my honest opinion....

SteelyJan - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 6:50am

OMG Chuck!!!!!
I adore this piece.....this is one of your best...you have totally transformed and the workmanship is excellent. I'm a little jealous of this one....Even though Enrique thinks it's too 2D.... I love it!!!! It's strong and powerful....2009 is going to be a productive year for you I can feel it...
SteelyJan

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a thought....

SteelyJan - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 6:53am

looking at it again.... I can see where it might get cactus-ish....from the peanut gallery...a suggestion???
perhaps you can incorporate some round stock like wires going through it...maybe...I don't know... a little added something.
But basically I think it's a strong piece....Steelyjan

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Thanks Jan

Chuck Girard - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 5:42pm

Hi Jan,
Thanks for the Positive Vibes.
This is a work in progress. A little here a little there.
I'll try and pull it off one way or another.

Thanks,
Chuck

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tempest

lin - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 9:47am

Great piece, Chuck. It kind of reminds me of lightning coming through the clouds during the monsoon storms we get here in AZ. I like Jan's idea of something round, maybe a sphere somewhere? But I also love it the way it is.

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2D vs 3D

warren - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 2:56pm

Chuck, I kind of agree with Enrique that more of a 2D shape. If you turned it 90 degree clock wise and took a pic would you get the same effect? It does kind of look like lighting bolt. What always surprises me of you, that you always have some name for the piece........before it is done, hey me too sometimes but I usually wait tell done. So are you going to let it rust, put on some texture, cut in some texture or paint? Being it abstract some brilliant color, candy apple lacquers or something.

www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren

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Hey Warren, Hope all is well

Chuck Girard - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 5:51pm

Hey Warren,
Hope all is well in the great white North.
Lived in MI for ten years myself.
Looked at your website the other day Very Cool Stuff.
I loved the Tree/Snake Beautiful Workmanship.

I don't know what the heck my problem is with the name game?
I'll figure it out someday.
I'll take your advise a name it upon completion from now on!

I would love to paint this Peice.
I'm leaning more and more to the lightnig theme.
I've also thought of leaving Holes and cracks in it and Hiding an interior Light in it?
We shall see.

Take Care........

Chuck

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Hi Lin, Yes I'm also in

Chuck Girard - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 5:44pm

Hi Lin,
Yes I'm also in AZ.
The lightning keeps coming back as a recurring theme for me as well.
Who knows?
Thanks for you Kind words.

Chuck

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Hi Chuck, So your first

NELSON - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 6:11pm

Hi Chuck,
So your first time... don`t worry, I`ll be easy on you, LOL.
Seriously now, yes Chuck I agree on the third dimension issue, but don`t push it. Your sculpture is evolving. Tempest has a dancing movement which although it`s abstract, it results very harmonic to the eye. As you`ve given this sculpture movement from one side to the other, which is fine and the way you wanted, an experiment may be to accomplish movement not only sideways, but also somewhat to the front and back thus using more than just one plane of space... If you`re going to sheet cover the structure of a given sculpture, one can leave some cavities in some strategically designed areas where the expectator can see through the sculpture, lightening the effect. Hey, Ì`m not expert on sculpture at all, just throwing some wacky ideas in. Waiting to see it finished. nelson.

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Hi Nelson, Thanks for going

Chuck Girard - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 9:13pm

Hi Nelson,
Thanks for going easy on me!
Yeah, this is a peice that will evolve as I build.
I will eventually make peices in 3D, But for now I think this will stay more 2D.
A lot of work ahead of me one thing at a time.
Hell, I'm waiting see the finished peice myself(LOL).
Stay Cool and DRY.

Chuck

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Growth

Frank Castiglione - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 9:28am

Hi Chuck,
So far I can't decide anything about this sculpture. I'll reserve any criticism for later. Abstract is sooo over my head.
I will make this observation though; you are growing in your style and skills. I see you pushing yourself in new directions with each additional piece. I respect that quality in ya'll.This is an inspiration for me and many, I'm sure.
Frank (fellow grasshopper)

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Fellow Grasshopper, If this

Chuck Girard - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 10:01pm

Fellow Grasshopper,
If this comes out half as good as your Birds I'll be thrilled!

Chuck (Small Cog in the Wheel of Life)

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Hi Chuck, first off congrats

eligius1427 - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:02am

Hi Chuck, first off congrats on the progress, you seem to be attacking your sculpture creations with a lot of gusto and passion which is good. I don't really have too many things to say about your piece yet, i'd rather wait until your finished, but I'll add a few comments. As for the 2D vs 3D, if your original concept/goal was 2D then great There is a lot of sculpture out there that is basically in one plane, I guess I'd just suggest to make sure it has some character. For this piece an easy way to have added a little depth would have been to overlap the two "bolts" instead of intersecting them. Each one could have been fabricated separately and then welded together at the end, however the art should always be a reflection of your purpose and if that calls for 2D then make it 2D.

I don't mind the name, it reminds me of stormy weather which usually contains lightening. Was lightening the inspiration? It's difficult to comment on a piece of art without knowing it's inspiration or purpose, so in the future I might suggest adding some of that info. It doesn't have to be detailed just an idea of where you were coming from. For example if this was based on lightning I might like it, if it was based on cacti(sp?) I might think or suggest something different.

What are your plans for finishing the piece? I look forward to seeing it develop, keep up the good work.

Jake

Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE

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