REVIVAL!
On Tuesday, July 2 of this year I received a woderful text from our friend, Doug, who took an interest in an abandoned project using concrete columns created by our image maker ancestor, Vince Mattei, at his now gone, but not forgotten, Louisville Statuary. This is such a sweet story and you can read about how it came about on pages 213-214 of the image makers' profiles.
The following is a progression of photos and texts Doug has been sharing as he brings Vince's creations to life in this REVIVAL! Hopefully there will be more to share in the future. Stay tuned!
Our deepest thanks to Doug for keeping the image making alive!
July 2nd - This photo is of the concrete colums that I am preparing for installation. The six columns will be in my landscape when you come on your next visit.
July 9th - The photo above is an update on the Greek columns. We poured the base circle and put in the footers. We will let the concrete cure for about a week then place the colums. It has been a learning experience. There is no how-to manual for this unique project!
July 29th - Here is a photo taken minutes ago. The concrete circle is poured and the base is in place. I hope to have the columns in place soon.
AUGUST 17TH
TODAY COLUMNS UP.
LOOKING GOOD!
9 AM Sunday morning
August 18th
MATTEI COLUMN "REVIVAL"
August 29th (above) - The Greek Ionic columns are in place. I declare that Vince Mattei would be proud. You - and your book project - was the incentive I needed to get this done. I have named the sculpture "Revival." I have contracted an iron works company about a structure across the top. Something very simple.
August 30th (right) - "Friday morning ... I am enjoying Vince Mattei colums!"
WILL DOUG FIND A CONTRACTOR TO CONSTRUCT A SIMPLE ROOF? ONLY TIME WILL TELL, UPDATES WILL FOLLOW...