Thursday, January 27, 2011

Wire Sculpture

I've been busy with a lot of art commissions lately. If you'd like a look, here are some images of a wire sculpture I've been working on this week. I designed a logo for a restaurant here in Portland, and am also making them this 5 foot long metal wire sculpture to hang from their ceiling. It's not finished yet, but I'm having fun building it.





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37 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Just MARVELLOUS!

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  2. Katie LewisJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I really like this. I don't have anything witty to say about it. I just like it. Makes me wish I was still living in the Portland area so I could go see it in person when it's finished.

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  3. CornucopiaJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Very cool.

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  4. I Live in an AntbedJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    So fun! Love the creative use of the dumbbell. You see possibilities everywhere.

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  5. Joel HenriquesJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks!

    I Live in an Antbed - Ha, yes. I'm sorry to say that I use my dumbbells for anvils, not working out. Although bending this thick wire is pretty good exercise.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You have mad wire bending skills. It looks really cool.

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  7. CarleeKajsaJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    that is amazing! i always love seeing what you are working on - so inspiring!

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  8. Lori HenriquesJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    LOVE the logo! and for them to feature a marvelous sculpture form of it is incredible. did they think of that? sounds like a great place, too.

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  9. RebeccaJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    It's already looking spectacular! Great design, too!

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  10. ann.eJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I love this!!

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  11. JessJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful.
    Just beautiful.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    So elegant Joel!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, that line logo in amazing!
    I've posted the Science Fair photos
    at my place. We had so much fun tonight.
    The Movie Wheel and the Bird Thaumatropes
    were a huge hit!

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  14. Zill.yJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Looks great! I've said that before, but will repeat myself: love the simplicity in your creations.

    Btw, Where is this place? We're planning on heading down to Portland this spring. Any ideas on 'must see' places? I'd appreciate any hint.

    ~zill.y

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  15. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    nice idea! could do so many things witht this...
    Happy week end!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    very nice, I like it!

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  17. lightbluegreyJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    love it so much! thanks for the inspiration.

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  18. minJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    but...but...but...I can't make this one! Wah! But I do love it.

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  19. Joel HenriquesJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks everyone!

    Lori - The wire idea popped up in the discussion, and I honestly can't remember if it was me or them that suggested it. ha. I guess it was a natural evolution.

    Zill.y - This restaurant will be in the Pearl District. I'll give more updates on it later. But yeah, so many great streets to visit in Portland. Mississippi, Alberta, Hawthorne, Downtown, Pearl District, 23rd. You'll just have to explore!

    cristina - Just checked out the science fair photos. Cool!!

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  20. HeidiJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh! I don't know what to say, it's fantastic!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Oh that is so nifty. It'd definately get me looking at a restaurant

    Bright Green Laces

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  22. Harshad SonajeJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I loved the wired name..cool...

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  23. rahelJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    That just looks great!

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  24. AlineJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Génial!!!!

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  25. CodrutaJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Woow! again i'm amazed

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  26. The Little BirdJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    this is fantastic!! I love it :D
    I actually really like this blog and love dropping by to see your latest creations, sooo..
    I am awarding you the stylish blogger award!
    To pick it up there are a couple of things you need to do -check out my blog post
    here: http://littlebirdinabeehive.blogspot.com/2011/01/stylish-blogger-award-winners.html

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  27. ClementineJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Super et cela donne encore plein d'idées

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  28. OonJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I love it! Your work, your pictures. Simple, but so strong.

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  29. NeaFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    That looks amazing!!

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  30. soisses-daslebenFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    i LOVE it! and i will come again. your blog is amazing...

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  31. H! I am Moitreyee Chowdhury. February 3, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Joel, you are extraordinary. Please take a look at what my students did with wire and scrap wood.

    http://bluefroginthetub.blogspot.com/2011/02/wire-sculptures.html

    Moitreyee
    www.bluefroginthetub.blogspot.com

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  32. Joel HenriquesFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks everybody!

    Moitreyee - Those sculptures the kids made are wonderful!! I love the mixture of wood, wire, and colorful beads. Thanks for showing me!

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  33. AkvilinaFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    This looks soooo cool! Very aesthetic! Love it!

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  34. CathyFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Always beautiful!

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  35. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Oh, one of my friends had a hanger like this for her wedding dress that said "mrs so-and-so". love this kinda stuff! very nice :)

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  36. russell solomonMarch 2, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Very nice! Let me know what you think about my sculpture? Comments are appreciated!

    www.russellsolomon.com

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  37. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Awesome, it's for the Daily Cafe in the Pearl!

    http://web.mac.com/dailycafeinthepearl/daily_cafe_in_the_pearl/daily_cafe.html

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