This article reprinted from the John T Unger Weblog. The original article can be found online:
http://art.johntunger.com/2010/11/the-firefly-sculptural-firebowl.html
© 2008, John T Unger
The Firefly $3000 shipping included
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The Firefly 37 inch firebowl The Firefly is cut upon order and ships in 7-10 business days. Weight: 210 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 Firefly is suitable for gas, wood or charcoal fires. Gas burner installation instructions are here. |
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The Firefly 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 Firefly Sculptural Firebowl
The Firefly is a deep, large bowl that shields fire from wind within its three petals while providing an inviting space to gaze into the fire. Joining the cut off from the King Isosceles to the form of a Big Bowl O' Zen, the Firefly resembles a large flower bud or seed pod.
A study in contrasts, the firefly uses light and dark to create a heightened illusion of depth, a chiaroscuro effect accentuating shadow and flame. Like fireflies captured in a jar on a summer eve, the sparks circle enclosed, glowing stars of your own.
Baroque painter Caravaggio used a powder of dried fireflies to prepare photosensitive canvases 200 years before the invention of photography. Images projected onto this magical surface would fluoresce for half an hour, giving him time to lay the broad strokes of a painting using white lead mixed with minerals visible in the dark. His visions have become known as masterpieces of his time… what visions might you conceive while gazing into the shifting fire inside your Firefly?
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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