Bronze, 2002-2008
In 2000, I began using bronze as a material of permanence for certain pieces that could go outside in the elements. Each piece was first constructed in wood, a mold was made and then the piece was cast in bronze. With a mold I am able to create an edition of each piece.
Comet
bronze, 56 in. tall, wall mounted
Comet
detail of bark cast into bronze
Healing Heart
Large heart image in bronze.
1800 lbs., 5 ft. tall
Healing Heart 2
Healing Heart detail
Detail of the Healing Heart made first in wood, then cast in bronze.
Ring
This is a bronze ring representing the ring of life. The ball of rope represents obstacles that are in your path of life.
6 ft. diameter ring that pivots on a pin
Ring detail
Detail of rope after it has been turned into bronze.
5 ft. diameter ring
Ring detail 2
Ring being pivoted
My daughter Benita demonstrating how the Ring pivots.
