Artist Statement
Hand carved stone oil lamps graceful shapes multiple wicks subtle natural metallic sheen Some lamps are cascading fire falls. Permanent wicks are fiberglass; unobtrusive wick holders are brass; hidden fuel source is low profile stainless steel. Burn 5 hours without refueling. Indoors or out–a portable no-mess fireplace. Meditative simple natural beautiful. NOT a non-artist knock-off. Not mass produced. Each is signed dated copyrighted guaranteed–since Oct. 2000. Elegant simplicity-very Zen. Green” low carbon footprint smokeless. 2010 Award of Merit-Edina-Mnpls: “Showmanship and natural materials creatively used.Entertaining educational presentation.” Symbolism: On an archetypal level spirit (fire) yearns to be free of the restrictions of matter (earth) and yet spirit needs matter through which to express itself. Each stone is a miniature landscape the microcosm reflecting the macrocosm: As above so below; as within so without. Booth sides+bamboo backdrop+lg.photos”