Open Sun
A bursting, opening sun with exuberant rays, dynamic and pulsing, this piece poses as a purveyor of generosity and wholesomeness. Its rays reach and stretch with energy and its benevolent warmth radiates to the earth. Recognizing its potential for creating growth and quickened life is always welcomed and often celebrated.
"Open Sun" is currently on view at Paul Kyle Gallery through August.
"Open Sun" is currently on view at Paul Kyle Gallery through August.
Project Year
2024
Dimensions
6 x 6 x 2 ft.
Materials
Polished stainless steel
Project Status
Completed
There is the explosive opening - the violent separating of rays, uncharacteristic and foreign to itself.
It speaks of dangerous and possible catastrophes caused by mindlessness and carelessness.
Perhaps that is a portent of disasters to be avoided by careful husbandry and maintenance of environmental elements.
It speaks of dangerous and possible catastrophes caused by mindlessness and carelessness.
Perhaps that is a portent of disasters to be avoided by careful husbandry and maintenance of environmental elements.
Detail of "Open Sun", image by Mr. Mao
Front view of "Open Sun" installed at Paul Kyle Gallery, image by Kyle Juron
While mesmerizingly reflective and seemingly weightless, this 1,800 lb. metal sculpture is the result of extensive design and manufacturing processes.
"Open Sun" arrives to the gallery dock, image by Mikayla Sousae
A peek into the manufacturing process, image by Mr. Mao
The form is inspired by that of the Braziletto tree native to Mexico, and began with a small bronze-cast sculpture. The new, larger version was envisioned and translated via 3D rendering. Steel sheets were precisely cut, bent and welded. Laborious grinding and polishing make for the work's incredible shine and speak to the level of mastery involved in its' creation.
"Open Sun" hangs from a gantry crane, image by Mikayla Sousae