Coastal Echo

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Coastal Echo is a large-scale sculptural work that responds directly to its environment. Standing nearly two meters tall, the piece features a complex surface deliberately designed to interact with coastal elements—salt air, rain, sun exposure—so that the work’s appearance continues evolving after installation. The patina becomes a living record of the specific microclimate where the sculpture resides.

Conceptual Framework

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The work explores the idea that sculpture can be a long-term collaboration with place rather than a finished object imposed upon a site. The forms suggest ancient weathered formations—something between driftwood, eroded limestone, and coral structure—that might have always existed in the landscape. The bronze substrate provides permanence while the reactive surface ensures ongoing transformation.

Technical Approach

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Cast in sections and assembled on-site, Coastal Echo weighs approximately 320 kilograms and requires professional installation. The patina was initiated in the studio using copper sulfate and liver of sulfur solutions applied over several weeks, establishing a base layer of sea-glass greens and oxidized browns. However, the chemical treatment was deliberately left “unfinished”—the surface remains reactive and will deepen, lighten, and develop new textures over years of exposure.

Installation Considerations

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This work is designed for outdoor installation and performs best in coastal or semi-coastal environments where salt air, humidity, and temperature variations provide natural patination agents. It can be ground-mounted or set on a low plinth. Site assessment and professional installation are included in acquisition discussions.

The piece can also be installed indoors in large-volume spaces, though the patina evolution will be less pronounced without environmental interaction.

Availability

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Coastal Echo is currently under consideration for a public art commission. Please inquire for current availability status and to discuss installation possibilities for institutional or private collections.