The Asian Welder

circle’s of life 2003 commission for entry to a private residence which sits on a hill.  lichen covered stones, steel with “peace” symbol cut-out. at night the spot light shines thru the cut-out and casts a shadow onto the ribbon inside. the thought to this piece came quicker than most, i knew they did not want anything massive that would obstruct their views of the mountains and sunrise.

i learned a great deal on this project!! the lichen covered stones CANNOT survive in the full desert sun during summer months! i even installed a drip system with sprinklers so they’d survive…to my dismay!  the constant moisture from in the ground made the steel rust and bubble the patina, so after the lichen died i plugged the drip system sanded off the stain and acrylic sealer on the metals and let it rust naturally. thankfully and grateful that my patrons love the piece and commissioned more works!  such is the great circle of life…