Humor
Texas Sunrise
Copyright 2010 by Lynn Bridge
7″ h x 12 3/4″ w x 13 1/2″ d.
What makes you laugh? How about an image of the sun, encrusted with gaudy stained glass and all manner of glass beads, bursting out of the earth?
I am a member of a local organization called the Multicultural Artists Partnership and this sculpture is my entry to be juried for an upcoming exhibition. The theme is “Texas Sunrises and Sunsets”. My original idea, which I had started, was to make a stately, tall, cylindrical glass vase mosaicked in translucent stained glass. When an unexpected event or two threw off my schedule, I realized I would not finish my elegant entry by the deadline. So, I decided to change course entirely.
My state, Texas, has a propensity for exaggeration, and I will tell you that it IS quite large for a state- a little larger than France, in fact. But the bragging and self-importance about everything ‘Texas’ is mostly tongue-in-cheek and marketing, I suspect.
Because of the atmosphere in the southwestern U.S., we really do have gorgeous sunsets, at least some of the time, so they are worth noting. I pictured in my mind an aggressive sun, roaring up out of a Texas prairie, shedding light ever westward on its daily track. Are you amused?
"Texas Sunrise"
Lynn….I love this piece! It is so creative and quirky, witty, and “outside the box”. Good luck in the exhibition! Cynthia
Hi, CM. Thanks mucho! When I finish my glass vase, I will post it, and you can see how very different the two ideas were. I am using Lexel clear to adhere the stained glass pieces onto the clear glass. My understanding is that the Lexel needs to cure for a week or two before grouting the piece. AND, I am trying out a urethane grout, which also needs more curing time than cement-based grout. It’s all an experiment for me.
What a fun piece Lynn! I love all the different textures, especially the cubey bits over there in the Guadalupe Mtns. ~ Lynn F.
I love this peice. Humorous! And captures the big, bold spirit of Texas.
Bob
Thanks, Lynn and Bob. I’m glad I made someone laugh today!
Great piece! I love the variation in textures and color. Good luck!
Very creative and colorful!
Hi, Rebecca and Valerie! Thanks and thanks for stopping by.
Hi Lynn, I agree Texans are very proud of their state. I love the colors of your Texas piece, I definitely think you will be in the Sunrise/Sunset exhibit. Did you make it to Art City Austin?
Oops that was me the anonymous one, forgot a step
Hi Lynn, I agree with the previous comments! Great piece! Love the colors! Very cool variation of materials!
Dora, thanks!