water and sculpture

Guarding Mountain Waters
Located in the heart of Tuscany, the Colossus of the Apennines stands guard over the surrounding historic landscape like an ancient sentinel. Not only an imposing sculpture, the massive statue was also a remarkable example of early watershaping innovation. ...
2020/9.2, September 16 — Striking Contrasts, Steel Detail, Purposeful Wreckage and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS September 16, 2020 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
2018/1.2, January 24 — Tile Precision, Mastering the Plaster Phase, Odd Fountain Fix and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS January 24, 2018 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
2017/10.1, October 4 — Expanding Vision, Watergarden Art, Cascading Splendor and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS October 4, 2017 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
Liquid Mettle
From the beginning of my career as a sculptor, I’ve mostly given myself over to two simple elements – metal and water – and have tried to develop approaches that turn one into an extension of the other. I like the sense that a sheet of flowing water completes the simple stainless steel shapes I create.  I also like to play with illusion by creating the impression that
Liquid Layering
One of the things I like most about working with water is that it makes statements that don’t require much verbal explanation. In fact, I like to think that the projects I build speak volumes about my clients’ desire for something creative and interesting.  They also speak to the point that most of my clients grant me the freedom to give my very best effort, both aesthetically and technically, without
2012/12.1, December 5 — Water and Sculpture, Rain Fall Features, The Magic Fountain and more
 December 5, 2012                             …
Forms and Figures
As watershape design expands beyond the mostly recreational traditions of the recent past, more of us are being asked these days to design water elements that work more decoratively and serve to frame, reflect and otherwise accentuate or
2012/11.2, November 21 — Rippling Glass, Backyard Battles, Rainwater Harvesting and more
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