{"product_id":"lisa-geertsen-the-storm","title":"Lisa Geertsen - The Storm","description":"\u003cp\u003eforged steel, hand carved steatite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10” x 6” x 4”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\/Concept:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining blacksmithing, metal smithing and stone carving techniques, I created this small sculpture. The stone was carved with tools I forged, the base is hand forged and fabricated with a bezel style setting to hold the stone. To ensure the stone is secure, rare earth magnets are embedded in the stone. It is meant to represent the duality of everything, the darkness of a storm with its sharp edges and angular lines balanced by the smooth, soft shapes of the pale blue cloud. The importance of embracing turbulence in order to arrive to the moment of calm is what I hope to share with the viewer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was gifted this beautiful piece of raw stone and allowed it's color and shape influence what it became. Once I had roughed out that form, I sourced as much \"scrap\" steel as I could to create the base. I enjoy working with what is available when I can and using that challenge as an inspiration for my work when appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2026 Making Matters Exhibition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44255635374260,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/0859\/5757\/files\/LisaGeertsen_TheStorm.jpg?v=1782581558","url":"https:\/\/www.petersvalleygallery.org\/products\/lisa-geertsen-the-storm","provider":"Peters Valley Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}