We will need to come back and do some photos from the corner in the Fall or Winter, when the leaves are off the tree. In the interim, here are some images. It is really eye catching to see the colors emerge as you go past the facade - especially at twilight.
Afterward
Joined Zippie & Jim & friend for dinner celebration. Okay, so we simply ordered “one of everything on the menu” at the upscale resturant “Vedge” Dessert too! Excellent celebration of the 1st (paid) outdoor installation!
“Confluence” Converges!
With only the 2 high pieces in place from yesterday, we had a lot of work remaining for today (although we have until Thursday...) Looks like patchwork when in-progress. But with the templates down and the pieces of glass reaching to the corner to meet the river coming from the street side, the composition starts … Continue reading “Confluence” Converges!
Converging ‘round the Corner
Jacob and Katie are now hanging the glass.
Historial Background
So, the building we are working on is in addition to a historic bank building. As you can see from the sign, the building is on the national register of historic places, and was constructed in 1928.
Rolling Again at Just About Noon
So, with a solution in place under the wheels of the lift off we go. Unfortunately, with the three of us and all of our gear on this little lift it doesn't go up. So, we limit it to two people at a time. It's always uncomfortable to use a piece of equipment at the … Continue reading Rolling Again at Just About Noon
Celebratory Morning
Coming back at it fully refreshed on a hot and sunny morning we put up the final pieces on the south side, and did a final cleaning. Then we ran into a snafu. After bringing the small lift around to the side west facade, we discovered it won't go up very high because it knows … Continue reading Celebratory Morning
Done for the night
We could've kept going, and finish this side, but we are beginning to get tired and the potential for making inaccuracies in the steaks was looming large.
It’s Coming Trickling Down
The lights on the top of the building combined with the streetlights made the quantity and quality of sufficient to encourage us to continue after dark.