Sparrows
Dale Rogers Studio
I had been kicking around the design idea for this piece for quite some time. Sparrows and swallows have both become symbolic and iconic in today's culture with varying meanings to different people. They strike a feeling of familiarity and have strong emotional pulls.
My original thoughts involved cutting a heart shape in the bird chests, but they seemed more organic and strong without that addition. I am very pleased with the sense of unbalance and instability that these evoke. The angles of the birds definitely created challenges, but are the reason it is such an interesting piece.
I am currently building a 16 foot version of this sculpture to put on Newburyport MA's Rail Trails. I think this piece will be a wonderful addition to the existing work they currently have. I will update pictures as soon as the project is finished.
My original thoughts involved cutting a heart shape in the bird chests, but they seemed more organic and strong without that addition. I am very pleased with the sense of unbalance and instability that these evoke. The angles of the birds definitely created challenges, but are the reason it is such an interesting piece.
I am currently building a 16 foot version of this sculpture to put on Newburyport MA's Rail Trails. I think this piece will be a wonderful addition to the existing work they currently have. I will update pictures as soon as the project is finished.
SCULPTURE SPECS: Cor Ten Steel 94" H x 35" W x 6" D 2011
