As a variation on the Rockfish Sculpture theme is the Barracuda sculpture. It is cut from steel plate and painted with automotive paints. The panel in the center of the fish's body is made from glass marbles. Their transparency adds an interesting optical coloration to the sculpture.
The glass marbles are different transparent colors. They provide a method by which permanent coloration can be added to the piece. This sculpture has been painted with PPG automotive urethane coatings to impart some degree of weather resistance. Any steel can eventually rust where it is exposed to air and moisture. Although fairly durable and designed for exterior use, my recommendation is to keep the sculpture in a protected environment.
The bright colors of the transparent marbles show up well when the piece is backlit. It suggests application with lighting source.
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