Scale

The scale of anything is truly an important factor;  I have always enjoyed seeing the sculptural quality and humor of bookends designed on this order.  The first I was aware of were Disney’s Micky Mouse: posing as though they were struggling to hold up the books. This sculpture, done in that style, is exceptional in regards to its size and …

Old and New

The eclectic nature of a city is evidenced in this photo.  The new, conical building you see is lovingly called “The Gerkin”.  It also has other slang titles such as the “Towering Innuendo”.  It’s actual name is the Swiss Re Building, in the financial district.  It replaces a traditional structure which was damaged beyond repair by an IRA bombing in …