tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post1443926401028027214..comments2023-09-04T06:50:00.127-07:00Comments on Hang Art: Art in SteelJerry Carlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024087888949143035noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post-29136054561795981242011-01-23T03:09:20.009-08:002011-01-23T03:09:20.009-08:00I don't know why I am reminded of the architec...I don't know why I am reminded of the architect of the famous Golden Gate Bridge.<br />At the completion of his mighty bridge, Joseph Strauss penned an impressive ode which he entitled “The Mighty Task Is Done”; it epitomizes his personal travail in building the bridge and makes of the structure almost a living thing. From his poem, these lines give evidence of the dedication of the man who brought the bridge from his brain and heart as well as from his drawing board:<br />At last the might task is done;<br />Resplendent in the western sun; <br />The Bridge looms mountain high<br />On its broad decks in rightful pride,<br />The world in swift parade shall ride<br />Throughout all time to be....<br />Only thing missing in your case is the drawing board, I suppose, isn't it Jerry?Rama Ananthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962222316822524699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post-10760504419819130002011-01-22T12:48:15.956-08:002011-01-22T12:48:15.956-08:00Your welding technique sounds perfect for an artis...Your welding technique sounds perfect for an artist. A little like the quilters who are artists working without a plan, piecing their quilts together on a wall. Interesting lesson in metal. I have evolved into an art deco lover myself. I can't have plastic in my yard, there's just something about it I cannot stand. Give me rebar, concrete, rocks, metals and wood. All that is created from earth herself. I had a pressure washer person once offer to clean my concrete patio. I asked him if he was crazy...all that lichen, cracks, and plants growing between the cracks is what gives it character, and makes it art in my eyes.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506141901518297798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post-39954965072491862102011-01-22T10:46:53.099-08:002011-01-22T10:46:53.099-08:00Jerry there is a wonderful dissertation about medi...Jerry there is a wonderful dissertation about mediaeval ironmongers here which gives a very interesting account of it in England:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/castrovalva/4759718549/<br /><br />I'm very glad to see your butterflies, I think you could become world famous with those :-)Constance Stanza Extravaganza Extraordinairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782289482858750397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post-53828554954022283872011-01-22T07:48:28.477-08:002011-01-22T07:48:28.477-08:00Andrea, the gate is in hundreds of pieces! The Fin...Andrea, the gate is in hundreds of pieces! The Finials are cast steel, a little easier to weld than cast iron, the difference is the carbon content, and, regretfully the finials are made in China, so I am not innocent there. The leaves are cut from steel, heated up and bashed a bit and I often put ball bearings here and there as a part of the flower.<br />Lots more details of this on my other site. Can I build ya something? I would love an excuse to go to S.A.!!!Jerry Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024087888949143035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post-2260674520902037422011-01-22T07:32:39.074-08:002011-01-22T07:32:39.074-08:00Do you cast that? How many pieces is that? Is that...Do you cast that? How many pieces is that? Is that cast iron or steel? Curious! A nice touch for that fence so that it's not just an unfriendly looking thing.Maundering muttererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007758736758966777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920411020784409759.post-48670298802636301662011-01-22T05:04:49.383-08:002011-01-22T05:04:49.383-08:00Thanks. for the history lesson in iron work.. What...Thanks. for the history lesson in iron work.. Whatever it is it becomes a work of art from your hands. I've seen many photos of your gates, arbors etc.. each one is unique and stands out.I think if I were still living on the west coast I would recognize your 'art' if I saw it. To me that says 'you've arrived'!!!! You have !!!Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.com