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Joe Norman
Fear/Love

2019

$16,250
£12,317.93
€14,382.41
CA$22,761.62
A$25,622.20
CHF 13,555.10
MX$317,811.90
NOK 167,487.79
SEK 160,187.26
DKK 107,299.92
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Fear / Love by Joe Norman Word Play Garden Size Sculpture Painted Steel finished with Clear Coat. 72x28x28" Limited Edition of 5. Sculpture depicts the words ‘FEAR’ and ‘LOVE’ depending on the viewed angle. A sculpture will be created new for you, which you can then choose custom colors if that interests you. Currently to be Red as pictured in photo 1. The sculpture will then be custom crated and shipped, with intentions of arriving by the holidays. We will keep you updated of the progress. Joe is placing the metal order now. We will send you installation instructions separately. And be available for any questions or concerns that may arise later. Please note - this piece is made to order and will not ship in the allotted time shown - there isn't a way for me to extend it. Our anticipated ship date is the week of December 15th. ABOUT THE ARTIST: ​Joe Norman graduated with a degree in engineering from Stanford University prior to careers in product design consulting, education, and fine art. His sculptures explore environments that support and promote communities. Many of his designs are direct results of working with schools, families, and businesses to develop places that encourage people to work and be together in positive and supportive ways. "I enjoy honest welds and allen head bolts, the joy of struggle and walnut oil on smooth sanded wood. My best work has regret and relief and sometimes I throw wrenches. I steal natural shapes for my sculpture. Animal bones and river stones feel familiar in my gut. They’re all over the place, and they’re beautiful. ​ I take emotional resonance and apply it to beautiful shapes. The right emotion AND the right shape just might be powerful to the right person. Maybe it is a small example of how to practice BOTH AND in addition to EITHER OR. My intent is to make art that contributes to a wider conversation about justice and care and our impact on the world. I hope it helps people think and be happy; I hope it helps people be important to each other." - Joe Norman
  • Creator:
    Joe Norman (1977)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Loveland, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU126417479192

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