This article reprinted from the John T Unger Weblog. The original article can be found online:
http://art.johntunger.com/2010/11/the-fireball-modern-steel-firebowl.html
© 2008, John T Unger
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The Fireball 37 inch firebowl The Fireball is cut upon order and ships in 7-10 business days. Weight: 275 pounds Dimensions: 37" Diameter, 38" 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 Fireball is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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The Fireball 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 Fireball Sculptural Firebowl
The Fireball is my most monumental sculptural firebowl, nearly 300 pounds of formed and welded steel. Dramatic in its bold simplicity, the Fireball is massive, monolithic, deep with meaning. The sphere is often seen as a symbol of the world, of unity, of peace and of perfection. The sheer mass of this simple orb exudes celestial presence— a planetary weight and gravity.
Before Galileo, our world seemed circled by spheres in elliptical orbits, winking and flickering as they traveled the night sky. Early cultures saw the planets as divine presences or emissaries of the gods. Over the ages, history, mythology, science and religion looked to the sky for inspiration and answers. We set the measurement of the seasons by tracking these wandering stars, even as some ascribe to them the power to determine or reveal our fates.
Pythagoras spoke of music in the spacing of the spheres, but we experience the heavens as points of light. We call our planets now by the names of ancient Greek gods and the meanings of those names show their origins in the sky— brightness, the shiner, the fiery, the light bringer and the gleamer.
Experience the ancient reverence of a fire under the stars gathered around this gas giant of a firebowl.
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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