I guess if you had seen the progress report on the piece I am calling
Choosing a Path you might ask well what is different.
In fact in substance not a lot. In terms of finishing quite a bit of elbow work; oil and steel wool polishing; and curing (rusting) outside.
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| Barry Smith © Choosing a path |
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| Barry Smith © Choosing a path |
I spent about another two hours sanding the Huon Pine pole to get a sharp clear timber to contrast with the rusted metal.
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| Barry Smith © Choosing a path - fins |
I worked out that I needed to have the bent fins at about 30-45 degrees to give a balanced look - so adjusted the bends; and after grinding the sharp bits off the fins it went out into the rain and wind to re-rust.
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Then of course it was all put together - glued in place. Ready for the exhibition. Another tick off the list.
Just gorgeous Barry! Beautiful contrast of the wood and metal and really captures that idea of choice in a very real way!!! Great job and as you say, another tick...next?
ReplyDeleteAnother tick off the list.... a good feeling! I love the contrasts.... Smooth and light ....dark and crusty.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see the finished piece, Barry! Thanks for the multiple viewpoints too - depending on the angle the fins create quite a different visual and emotional effect! It must be even better to be in the presence of this creation. I think this is true of so much of your work, that it goes beyond a flat appraisal of aesthetics - one wants to spend time with these objects as they change with placement and lighting, and live with them, not just admire them. Good job!
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderfully unique piece!
ReplyDeleteP, R, TT and T - Thanks for checking out the finished product. Have had someone express interest in purchasing it. As you say the contrast between the colour and grain of the timber versus the rough brown rust is in itself symbolic of choice as are the direction of the fins. Set up day is likely to be 7 March - but we will be in the NT for work-work for a couple of days before that. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, the exibition will look faboulous.Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAll those ticks are great. This is a lovely piece and will no doubt go to an appreciative home if you've already got someone interested. All the best with the preparations for the exhibition to you both.
ReplyDeleteM & C - we think we have pulled it together. Still all the fuss budget stuff to do yet. Have to do that after we get back from doing some work-work over the next couple of days. b
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