These giraffes are one of my favorites. They were a commission by someone who changed her mind. Glenn Stark's concrete sculptures begin with his assembling a metal framework. Paul Handkins welds the metal together before Glenn applies the concrete. Another friend with a tow truck assists with moving the heavy pieces.
The photo below shows Glenn with one of his current works - a recreation of Rodin's "The Thinker." Glenn has built several of the tools he uses for sculpting wood, but then it comes down to the fine work, he prefers a pocket knife. Notice the wheels used to make the sculpture easier to move while the piece is under construction.
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