Treasures From Grandma's Purse, 2008
Cast bronze and kiln glass, 20 cast glass object, 20 bronze glass objects, and 100 water-jet cut tiles
35' x 20' x 3'
Waterway Square, The Woodlands, TX
Fabricated with National Terrazo
This piece made for Waterway square is inspired by the treasures found in Grandma’s purse. Though grandma is prepared for anything, she accidentally left her purse on the bench. The frogs, lizards, and other creatures have taken over. Cast bronze and glass objects spill out onto the plaza and are embedded in the terrazzo: cell phone, paintbrush, envelope and keys, pennies, scissors, crayons, MP3 player, camera, action figures, dolls and toy cars. Ready for any emergency with a wine bottle opener and a glass hammer. Even delicious snacks: jelly donut, gum, candy, cookies, and a frozen pop cycle.
If you view the plaza from the upper floors surrounding the plaza the over all design is of a giant friendly petri dish, with the eyes and lips of happy microorganisms sending out jets of water.
There are 20 cast glass object, 20 bronze objects, and 100 water-jet cut tiles. The brilliant colors of the rustic terrazzo are achieved with the use of exotic mineral aggregates such as turquoise and Lapis Lazuli in addition to the more traditional aggregates of marble and granite. Located in the Woodlands Plaza, Texas.
