Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Crayon Fire Sculptures by Herb Williams



This latest work by Williams, Unwanted Visitor: Portrait of Wildfire, just opened at the National Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. The five swirling flames made of thousands of crayons are meant to resemble the recent wildfires that ravaged the state several weeks ago. Over time, the sculptures themselves will be ravaged by the hot Texas heat, and will gradually begin to melt, turning the already brilliant color gradation into a dripping, gooey mess.
Thanks Bruce!

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:35 pm

    I'd like to have vats of molten crayolas, in every colour imaginable, to sculpt with, outta my way, Rodin!

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  2. Don't spill hot wax on yourself! Send me pics of your creations and I'll post them.

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