This article reprinted from the John T Unger Weblog. The original article can be found online:
http://art.johntunger.com/2010/11/the-big-bowl-o-canada-recycled-steel-firebowl.html
© 2008, John T Unger
The Big Bowl O Canada$1500 shipping included
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The Big Bowl O Canada 37 inch firebowl The Big Bowl O Canada 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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| Shipping | 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 Big Bowl O Canada is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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| Upgrade | The Big Bowl O Canada 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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The Big Bowl O Canada Sculptural Firebowl
The Big Bowl O Canada takes it's name from Canada's National Anthem, composed in 1880 by Calixa Lavallée, a talented musician whose father worked as a woodcutter, blacksmith and luthier. Although many variations of the song exist, in multiple languages, the tune is the same for all. I couldn't resist the connection between music and sculpture, between firebowls, lumberjacks and blacksmithing. The idea of art arising from hard work, skill and a grounding in the natural world is at the heart of this design.
The motif was inspired by a custom Great Bowl O' Fire for a Calgary client who requested a stylized flame in the shape of a maple leaf. I liked the results so much that it moved me to create a design especially for the Great White North.
I've shipped firebowls all across Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax. As the second largest land mass on earth, that's a lot of ground to cover. Filled with natural beauty and wonders, peopled by folks who love the outdoors, I can't think of any place that has more use for a firebowl that is solid and durable, beautiful and meaningful, large enough to gather a group of friends under a huge night sky.
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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