Keep Your Yard Evil Spirit Free with Bottle Trees

Bottle Trees, 2006 Recycled steel, glass dimensions variable Collection of the Artist
Bottle trees are a tradition I've always liked, and I've long meant to make one. There's a great site here that explains the history behind them, with a bunch of photos of traditional and newer versions. Back on Memorial Day weekend I decided it would be just the thing to add a little color to the yard. Not so much as something I would sell, but more to draw attention so people would, you know, notice, that there was an art studio by the side of the highway. Most of my art is invisible to people driving past at 70 mph because the rust finish just blends into the yard and trees… The bottle tree  definitely  caught people's eye, so I made a couple more…  I think  I may just make a whole forest grove of them. I'd be happy to make these as a custom order item. Drop me a line from the Contact page for pricing, etc.
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Tags: abstract sculpture, art, folkart, garden, iron work, outdoor, outsider art, self taught, yard

Comments

[Posted: Jun 17, 2008 10:45:12 PM]

This is so cool I love the colors and it has inspired me on ideas for old bottles my kids have found that I had no idea what to do with them. that way they can enjoy the bottles and they aren't just covering out deck.