For the first time, the Bertoia Estate now offers an exact reproduction of a tonal sculpture from Bertoia’s most popular style, which he and his son Val created together in the 1970s. The original stands with about a hundred other tonals in the Pennsylvania "Sonambient barn". (Somnambient was Bertoia's term to describe the spatial and tonal environment created by these sound sculptures.)
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| Harry Bertoia with some of his sculptures dailyicon.com |
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| Original large Bertoia Sonambient sculpture 1stdibs.com |
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| Smaller original Sonambient sculpture middlebury.edu |
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| Bertoia barn - Barto, PA lesliewilliamson.com |
Check out the video. Celia Bertoia tells you a little about her father and lets you hear the Table Tonal. They are absolutely amazing, and I'd love for us to get one for the store!
Information about Bertoia and the new Table Tonal from Celia Bertoia
harrybertoia.org
I Love your posts, Dana!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've become a reader, Ria, and I'm happy that you enjoy my blog.
DeleteI had no idea that he was a jeweller and sculptor as well. See, you learn something everyday! xx
ReplyDeleteYes, he made some gorgeous sculptures, and did you notice the spectacular necklace that his daughter was wearing! Most of the designers back then were incredibly multi-talented.
DeleteListened to the sounds, imagine a movie using it as a score.
ReplyDeleteI can't get past imagining them in my living room.
DeleteJump to garden wall designs - From the interesting design along the broad wooden retaining wall, to the stone fire pit in the center, the whole area beckons
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