The Architectural Rose is a wall mounted sculpture produced in 2001 as a piece for display at the Festival of Arts in Laguna. It mounts upon two brackets which are 16 inches apart. The sculpture has the dimensions of 48" by 48" and is about 9" from the wall. It's weight is approximately 80 lb.
The design motivation for this sculpture was stimulated by the 'Hopi Sun' icon. Great care was taken to maintain the 90 degree accuracy element of the design. The human eye has the ability to perceive certain angles with precision. The sculpture is completely made from steel. Concrete reinforcing rod, shovels and circular saw blades provide identifiable found objects. Certain elements have been burnished upon the suggestion of artist Molly Blank. This burnish enhances the definition of the design.
