Koilos by lucindawind
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
well how would you like to wake up to this in you garden court every morning !
If you've been to the festival Burning Man in Nevada, then you have seen Michael Christian's handiwork. The 44-year-old Oakland artist is well respected at this fest for his wild and dizzying 40-foot-tall metal sculptures. Some resemble fire-breathing aliens, others look like serpentine coils diving through the sand.
Recently, Christian travelled to Toronto to create his first work in Canada. Invited by the Distillery District, in the southeast end of the city, Christian was commissioned to place two of his pieces in the District. For three years, his creatures named IT and Koilos will stand silently as pedestrians meander through the popular tourist spot. The 14-foot-tall Koilos could be out of a Del Toro film: a creature in the crouching position has a head fringed with flames, giving the impression of a monster eager to pounce. It was made with 2,000 pounds of steel.
Comments (32)
Freaky looking sculpture! Very cool image of it. :)
Interesting sculpture. You chose a great POV to show us.
Wow!!! Love it!
wow..too cool!
A very unique & interesting sculpture...
Really impressive!!
Well impressed!
Impresive but not sure what to make of it.
Wonderful! A thrilling find and great shot of it.
Interesting sculpture. I think that some people maybe are scared to enter the building ;)
wonderful photo of a wonderful work of art.
WOW, very imposing!!!!
superlative artwork!
Thanks for the info! I stumbled across these sculptures a few weeks ago, taking some out-of-town friends to the Distillery District (as a 'local', I rarely go there myself), but couldn't find any info about them - so, I appreciate the information about the artist!
Interesting sculpture! :)
what a interesting sculpture!!!! Wonderful photo!!!!
T E R R I F I C WOWWWWWWWWW
Awesome sculpture and capture!!!
Am I the only one who thinks it ironic that something that is guaranteed to sober you up is located in the distillery (as in alcohol) district? Maybe I'll postpone my trip to Toronto for, I don't know, maybe three more years! Excellent capture of a most unusual sculpture.
How marvellous is this! Thankyou for sharing!
terrific!
fantastic work and wonderful picture!!!
wonder if he has nightmares!!!
Excellent capture.
Outstanding artwork! Thanks to sharing this with us! And your information was very helpful. Greetings to Canada, Lucinda!
Amazing art work! Great shot.
I don't think I'll be sleeping any after this, lol. Interesting capture. Aloha
Amazing sculpture and it contrasts so nicely with the brick. Excellent photo.
What a fantastic sculpture. Your shot has such wonderful detail to it. Excellent capture.
That is very nice and beautiful work. I like it.