I set a "Lil' Guy" adrift this weekend.  Now they can swim!  Ok, more like float, but I'm glad they have found water.  A new development in their "Idiodyssey" presents a new space to explore.

The aquatic tree formation is called a "Duzzle Pointer."  It's reminiscent of cattails, but much brighter in color.  They give landmarks in the space to help the "Lil' Guys" find their way.

Here's a look at some "Duzzle Pointers" in actual form.  The sculpture is 30.5" tall and made of painted steel.  Now I just need to figure out how to make the floatation device in dimensional terms.

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I am happy to announce an upcoming solo exhibition with the Page Coleman Gallery.  She's been a real supporter of my work since moving to Albuquerque.   The show will consist of drawings and steel sculptures from the Idiodyssey of the "lil' guys."  Hope to see you at the opening.

"Idiodyssey"

 Sculptures and Drawings of the Lil' Guys

Opening April 12, 2013 

5 - 7 PM

Page Coleman Gallery

6320-B Linn Avenue NE   

Albuquerque, NM

Here's a look at "Guffy," he's about 16" tall and has a shiny paint job now.  He will be at the opening with several of his friends.  

  

"A Walk in the Woods."

Painted Steel

30" Tallest Tree

2013

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"Buttshark" and "Mini Tree Urban Tree No. 2" will be shipped off to Chicago late this week.  I arrive late next week, but have a few days off in the Windy city.  Planning on using my Sunday to take photographs of these two playing in the city.  Casting shadows upon the urban environment.  Bringing shade and maybe a smile to a few pedestrians during the day.

I've created three isolated compartments.  Labeled for ease of repacking.  Battery charger included.

Each sculpture has a polyester sock for protection and ease of re-packing at various locations.  Don't forget tape.  

   

All packed up and ready to go.  The great thing with all that foam to keep the objects safe, the box makes a perfect stool to sit on while shooting photographs.  Just one less thing to worry about.  

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Sculpture and shadows go hand in hand.  I always love how a shadow transforms the landscape.  Shadows prove the existence of an object in the land that surrounds it.  

Shots from the park up the hill.  Really wish they could take down the fence for a couple shots.

I tried placing them on some grass, but the color and feel of the trees was wrong.  I don't mind the dirt/rock placement and the grass in the background looks much better.  "Urban Trees" and real grass may never meet again.

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Got the first round of green on the trees. Now there are three!  Buttshark is even getting a fresh coat of paint to meet his new neighbors.  I'm excited to have a landscape growing.  It really encourages a dialogue between the lil' guys and their new space.  

The wood platforms will not be part of the final pieces.  Just a necessary stand for handling during the painting process.The finished height of the tallest one is 23".

Now the lil' guys have a forest to explore.  

Here's a look at some painting in action!  It's more enjoyable than watching paint dry.  No. 3 is in the bag.  I already have No. 4 laid out on the welding table,  ready to join the growing forest.  

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I started this piece a few weeks ago.  The idea of building an "Urban Tree" stems from the tree-like forms I've been drawing in the lil' guys world.  I'm really excited to get the rust finished up, then install it in a location where the cast shadow can play with the landscape.

"Urban Tree #1"  

Welded steel with rust patina.

2012

Preparing for Patina!

The scale of the piece really draws you into it's space.  I'm planning on building more.  The creation of shade in the desert is super nice.

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I actually feel like some stuff I can change, other stuff is beyond reach at the moment.  Still having fun exploring.

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