Tuned 'Tails, A Functional Sculpture

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"I am so impressed that you continue to create new and fascinating pieces.... I'm tickled by 'Tuned Tails and I love Rust Devil, a visual and aural delight."
--Gwen Henson, Tempe, Arizona

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Tuned 'Tails

commission,
Jean and Craig Baker
Phoenix, Arizona

steel, brass
35" x 8" x 8"
created 2006

A swinging door threatening a floor-to-ceiling window prompted Jean and Craig Baker to seek a beautiful solution to their dilemma. Because the window and glass-framed door faced their beautifully landscaped backyard, something attractive would add to the scene.

Kevin's answer is Tuned 'Tails, a piece inspired by another artist's beautiful, free-standing sculpture, to which Kevin's small "pond" of brass with a gaggle of brass cattails is a tribute. One of the 'tails sits atop a U-shaped piece that swings over to fit neatly around the door when it's open.

When it's not acting as a handle, that cattail joins its compatriots, and they make lovely music together. It's a gentle tinkling sound - not at all like breaking glass! - that adds to the special atmosphere in the Baker's beautiful backyard.

For one of your own ...