I was living in Denver at the time. Angered me to say the least. Decided to sculpt a brutal sculpture. You see it here.
Sure, it's scary and cruel and over the top, and so? Hey, I also sculpt angels and other happy things. And I like puppies and a quiet walk in nature. I certainly don't have a warped mind full of demonic death and inhumanity. Do I? Na.
This sculpture, and how I depicted the subject matter seemed appropriate to me though.
OK I admit it, I have many other over the top sculptures in my mind that I could create. Would you like to see them created? Becoming my benefactor to support my artistic visions. Guaranteed to make you go...wow.
Short story about when I first exhibited this sculpture in 1990, at The Loveland Sculpture Invitational in Loveland, Colorado. I was set up in a large tent with maybe 9 other artists. I was the first booth inside the entrance.
During the show a woman walked into the tent, turned and saw this sculpture, and proceeded to scream and shake uncontrollably. She was overcome with fear. She promptly turned around and exited the tent shaking and mumbling as she went.
I was very surprised. I knew my sculpture was over the top and hard to look at, but to have that sort of reaction to one of my sculptures was incredible. I am sure it will affect your friends as well. Aren't you looking forward to that?
Also, during the Sculpture Invitational, the organizers of the event, the Lundeens (famous bronze sculptors) came to the tent I was in, stood at the entrance as if to scan the tent, saw my booth and walked directly to me and this sculpture.
Word had gotten around the event that this sculpture was there. All the various Lundeen family, and many other sculptors at the show, came over directly to me and this sculpture.
You can tell if an artist likes your work because they will walk around it and look at it from all angles.
Yes, this an incredible work of art.
It has not been seen in public since 1990. You are the first to see it.
Take the opportunity to possess it.
Currently I am creating metal sculpture. Please see my website. I accept comissions.
I would like to create large work now, 10 tons and 30 feet or more.
Let's fabricate a monumental sculpture for you or your corporation.
Call and we can talk about your desires, let's chat.
Michael
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