I made this sculpture in college but I have always thought that it looked cool in the snow. We have been getting our first real snow fall of the winter. With the help of global warming it seems to come later every year.
I did have some fun shoveling my own drive way for the first time! It is funny how jobs like mowing the lawn or shoveling the driveway can be exciting when it is your own house as opposed to doing it for your parents, which I remember always sucking. Perhaps this is a sign of growing up. Which is something our generation seems to be putting off. At least I have not wanted to grow up yet. I still play with wood blocks and legos and slide around on the snow with my Birkenstocks that no longer have any treads.
Dave Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 6:50 pmVisit Dave
I have always loved that sculpture, Gabe. It’s striking simplicity is just beautiful. Shows you have a modernist streak hiding in you somewhere!
In my dream shop, I have a separate area devoted to metalwork, with a large brake and big welding table. Oh, and while we’re dreaming, a plasma cutter. And one of those fancy welding helmets that are clear until you spark the rod, then they go dark.
Above the woodworking/metal shops is a big, clean, light-filled studio with a drawing table, big stereo, and a giant printing press.
Oh, and the whole thing is heated. And insulated.
What’s your dream shop like?
Gabe Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 7:47 pmVisit Gabe
I think my dream shop would have all of the above with an outdoor court yard that has a giant wench for moving and working on large scale sculptures. Not to mention having it sit on about thirty acres of timbered land with a great view for landscape drawing.
(A disc golf course on sight would be good too! You know if we are dreaming and all.)
Derek Andrews Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 11:59 amVisit Derek Andrews
Looks great but is it safe? Is it called Vlad by any chance? It reminds me of an implement of medieval warfare.
Gabe Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 12:18 pmVisit Gabe
It is not called Vlad. And I am sure, like many things, that if you landed on it the wrong way it could kill you!