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Phoenix Rising Sculpture
in Metal, Glass & Wood |
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The owners of the Phoenix Firegrill & Bar (Canfield, Oh.) wanted to make a dramatic statement as patrons entered their new restaurant. I was commissioned to create a signature piece of art to be prominently displayed in the main dining area. The Phoenix had to perfectly combine it's mythical nature with an aggressive attitude in a southwest atmosphere. The final design and the natural materials of wood, steel, and copper, featuring metallic reflective glass tile mosaic perfectly captured all elements.
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Original Digital Design
Each project is designed and represented digitally so that the client can see almost exactly what their piece will look like once it is created. |
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I visualized a layering of objects.I began by cutting a wooden outline of flames that The Phoenix so famously rises from. |
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The feathers cut from steel |
Each piece was colorized with patinas to bring out coppers, colors and iridescence. |
The steel feathers were further enhanced with metallic pigment. |
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Additional feathers were cut from copper then enhanced with colored dyes. |
The Phoenix began to take shape when I nailed each feather to a wooden frame. |
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Cutting tight shapes with a scroll saw. |
The feathers are all attached. Now it is time to create the body. |
Special glass tiles were ordered from Italy that reflected a beautiful copper and gold metallic. |
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The body of The Phoenix is taking shape in beautiful glass mosaic. |
The Phoenix is finally rising in the main dining room at The Phoenix Firegrill & Bar. The glass, metal, and metallic paints are aglow with reflected light! |
Good Luck and many years of success to the owners of The Phoenix Firegrill & Bar in Canfield, Oh.! |
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