This article reprinted from the John T Unger Weblog. The original article can be found online:
http://art.johntunger.com/2007/11/king-isosceles-.html
© 2008, John T Unger
The King Isosceles$1500 shipping included
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The King Isosceles 37 inch firebowl The King Isosceles is cut upon order and ships in 7-10 business days. Weight: 110 pounds Dimensions: 37" Diameter, 22" high overall, base is 12" in diameter. |
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Price includes shipping for US orders and Canada, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. - Your phone number is required for the freight carrier to schedule a delivery appointment. - Email your shipping address for rates to Alaska and Hawaii. - Click here for my worldwide store to purchase outside the US or Canada. |
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The King Isosceles is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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The King Isosceles ships ready-to-fit for clean-burning propane or natural gas. Steven Stegall at FireCrystals has designed a simple-install, drop-in kit for gas conversion . To order call Steven at 805.237.9188. |
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| Sizes | Important size info: The difference in scale between the King Isosceles and the Isosceles Modern can be a little tricky to describe, so I've created a photoessay to help you choose the design that fits your project best. Please click here to read before placing your order. |
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The King Isosceles Sculptural Firebowl
The King Isosceles firebowl embodies an intriguing geometric aesthetic within the deep curves cut into its profile. The lines of the King Isosceles speak of a pleasing simplicity, a clean and subtle elegance. These lines are a symbol of reason and rigor, of comfort and symmetry, of civilization built on classical forms and knowledge.
Western culture has long held the austere beauty of Euclidean geometry to be a glimpse into an otherworldly system of perfection and certainty, even as its proofs are grounded solidly in the natural laws of the material world.
As a sculptor, I'm fascinated by form, volume and geometry. The simplest designs are often the most difficult to get right— they must meet a higher standard of perfection than organic forms, as any error immediately draws the eye. For me, art is best when it overlaps myth and math, symbol and science, form and function.
Abraham Lincoln was known to read Euclid's Geometry by candlelight, convinced its mathematical proofs would quicken his logic and oratory in the courtroom. The King Isosceles firebowl is a modernist homage to this classical approach to eloquence, and my hope is that it will inspire your stories told round the blaze.
The Sculptural Firebowl Story
The power of fire and the strength of steel fuse in elemental elegance to create sculptural fine Art reborn from the ashes of industry. Since I created the first Great Bowl O' Fire, my art has set the world on fire— I've shipped over 800 firebowls to 49 states and 10 countries. Check the Locations map to see how the blaze has spread, including firebowls you can visit such as SouthEast Porch in Bryant Park, Sandals, Montego Bay, and the Sheraton Waikiki's Rumfire bar.
As Gabriel Guzman writes in The Daily Book of Art:
Who would have thought that a bowl of fire could be so beautiful? Hand-cut out of recycled steel, these bowls combine sculpture and function to create unique works of art with industrial flair that provide warmth and an exciting centerpiece for events. When in use, the flame-like edges of these bowls cast mesmerizing shadows that dance across the ground, acting as part of the art.
It's easy to see why fire features have become such a popular element of landscape design… The warmth and focus of an open hearth under the stars provides a great space for socializing and conversation, extending the living area of your home to the outdoors. An evening around the fire is a pleasurable pastime, as flames capture the imagination, sparking ancient memories spanning back to the dawn of time. The constant movement and change of fire is both soothing and exciting, the perfect backdrop for tall tales, quiet reflection or intimate moments.
Sculptural Firebowls make a stunning focal point for yards, patios and gardens. Unlike many outdoor firepits which look dirty or empty when unlit, Sculptural Firebowls function as a gorgeous sculptural element either hot or cold. By day, the designs cast intriguing shadows both inside and outside the bowl and the rich tones of the patina suggest a warm blaze. At night, with a fire burning, the bowl casts flickering shadows as lively as the fire within.
Gather friends and family to celebrate around a roaring blaze year-round. The raised bowl allows you to sit comfortably without having to lean forward to stay warm. Keep your feet toasty, tucked below the rim of the bowl and bask in the full-body radiance that a raised firebowl offers. An outdoor fire pit is a great way to extend the outdoor living season.
Sculptural Firebowls are unique works of art hand-cut by artist John T. Unger. No two are exactly alike, as the designs are drawn free-hand. Each firebowl is singed with a stainless steel nameplate that guarantees authenticity.
Sculptural Firebowl Facts
- Each firebowl is a unique work of art, signed by the artist
- Dynasty Guarantee— your firebowl will last lifetimes
- Cut from 100% recycled, American made steel
- Provides safer fires on windy evenings
- A small hole in the bowl's center provides drainage, and makes it simple to convert the bowls to clean-burning propane or natural gas
- When used for wood fires, hold more wood than commercial fire pits
- Holds and radiates heat
- Raised bowl warms the whole body, allowing more comfortable seating
- The weight of the bowl makes this an exceptionally stable outdoor firepit
- Requires zero maintenance
- 1/4" plate steel will last essentially forever
If my job as an artist is to fill the world with "more things," I feel it is equally important that I reclaim materials from the waste stream to make space for my work. I also believe strongly in designing for permanence and for functionality. Designed to become an everlasting part of your family tradition, Sculptural Firebowls come with a Dynasty Guarantee— a legacy to be passed down to your children and theirs.
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