I've been wanting to make some found object pieces lately, and have been on the lookout for some worthy objects. Found objects impose certain restrictions on a piece - you have to work with the limitations of the object and do something that makes sense with it. The piece follows from the thing, and lately I've been liking the idea of that kind of starting point. I also like the idea of taking a cast off item and giving it a new life.I was lucky enough to find these objects in Kevin Beltz's front yard, and he was kind enough to give them to me with the caveat that I make something cool out of them. Kevin is a jewelry maker and sculptor who who makes a lot of found object pieces that I really like. Someday I'll own one. He wasn't going to use these particular items because they are cast iron and he prefers steel. They were just what I've been looking for. I'm making two coffee tables out of them, one of which I may have complete for the Crested Butte Arts Festival on 7/31 and 8/1. Come by and see if it's done...I'll be in booths 128 and 129 at the corner of Third and Elk.
