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Tiny Life
jlennox -
Sunday, January 4, 2009 - 10:29pm
Sculpture Gallery | Abstract Metal Art | copper | english wheel  Here's an example of some of my copper work. This piece stands about 28" high. There's a funny story about the wooden base. I found this great piece of wood that was full of old worm holes. Unfortunately, the worm holes were not that old as an insect hatch broke out while the piece was at a show... slightly embarrassing. Obviously, I had to change the base so the base in this image is no more. A friend from California now owns this piece.  I just tell people I planned it....
jlennox -
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8:23pm
Nothing like a good wasp hatching at a show. Turns a simple art show into a happening :) Jim Lennox » reply  tiny life
ryg -
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 1:42pm
Awesome piece of art. did you butt solder everything? that is a cool design. kind of looks like a seed. and the wood base sets off the whole piece! outstanding work. » reply It does look like a seed....
jlennox -
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8:19pm
Hi ryg, Sorry, I answered your post under Nelson. Yes, the joints are butt soldered and then cleaned up (it's nice working with soft metal). I actually thought of coming with a title based on the seed idea but I got hooked on pond scum instead :). Jim Lennox » reply  Hi Jlennox, Lovely
NELSON -
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 7:05pm
Hi Jlennox, » reply Thanks
jlennox -
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8:07pm
hi Nelson, thanks for your kind words. Yes, the copper is butt soldered. This is one of my first copper pieces and the composition was done free-form without any preconception. This is one of those objects you create an then figure out why later. I entitled it "Tiny Life" because to me it resembles a small microscopic creature floating around in a pond somewhere. » reply  Hi J, As I viewed this
Frank Castiglione -
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 6:49am
Hi J, » reply I agree...
jlennox -
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8:11pm
Hi Frank, i agree. I was never really happy with the base and have since changed it prior to sale (and bug hatch). I'll post another pic with the new base. Thanks! Jim Lennox » reply  I like the rivit heads and
KevinW -
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 8:17pm
I like the rivit heads and how they make the transition from wood to copper. Also, the craftsmanship is impressive. KevinW » reply |
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Your piece has some very beautiful lines to it. I like the roundness with the angles at the top. Looks to be copper pieces soldered together? Good story about the base, I have taken outdoor pieces to inside shows and had wasp nests hidden in them.
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