Thursday, July 16, 2009

Look Up - Rocky Fankhouser




Life has many twists and turns. Like a river, life's course never flows straight, but always changes with each day.

Graffiti/street artists have always impressed me with their talent and insight into the human condition. I'm also greatly influenced by Richard Serra, a sculptor who produces massive pieces out of sheets of thick steel.

My proposal is a 30' sculpture done in reclaimed ship steel in a graffiti/street art style that represents the idea that although life never runs in a straight line, you should always continue onward, keeping your head up and shooting for your goals.

Rocky Fankhouser
Mat 110
Instructor: Grace Grey-Adams
Summer 2009

15 comments:

  1. I am very impressed with this art piece, It really would be inspirational and i think the placement is very well chosen

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  2. I really love this piece. In fact, I think that Mira Costa should install it ASAP. It has a wonderful message and adds a feel of excitement and inspiration to the campus. Karen Hamm

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  3. I really like this piece and I think you did a great job at picking the right sight.

    Brittany.

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  4. This is VERY interesting. I think it sparks imagination and anticipation of what lies ahead.

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  5. Awesome design. It would be a good addition to the campus.

    Prabhav Jain

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  6. I like the vertical flow, really makes it inspirational

    -Samvit

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  7. Good job... Like the contrast....
    Alessandro

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  8. i really like this, it brings inspiration. this is a wonderful idea.
    -eryka

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  9. It's upwardly mobile. I see glimpses of Rocky - the yellow, the twists as in intestines...
    ~ Jude

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  10. This is really serious art. It reminds me of the sculpture in the Balboa Park sculpture garden and the LACMA.--Heather

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  11. Rocky, love your sculpture! Sent a comment earlier, but it must not have posted. Great idea for a college campus: "keep moving upward." The color is right, the size is right, the site is right, and the placement is right. I think it's a "go."
    -debbie

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  12. As I look at it again, I like the way it reads from different angles. Get the sense that, if someone were to stand in the center of the arrows, they would be caught in a mysterious vortex and levitate off the ground. Should be paired-up with Jason's work. MCC, school of paranormal phenomenon.--Heather

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  13. Bravo! When do you plan on starting, can I come to the unvailing. Very creative, great scale, fluidity in action. That's what we're talking about, film at 11:00. Are you sure you aren't Pablos' little brother? I think I like it. Jim

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  14. i really like this, very modern and stylish! plus at college theres no where to go but up; very inspiring piece!

    -Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Paul Sheets, U.S. Navy

    ;p

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