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Had forgotten about this one! Produced by Broad and High for Ohio State University

The Making of Roy Lichtenstein's "Modern Head" (teaser) A new public sculpture by world-renowned artist Roy Lichtenstein was installed on the campus of Ohio State University in Summer 2019 (between Smith and McPhe...

Many months in the works , but ready now to return to the client.

I guess 'polyurethane enamel' is just easier than 'linear aliphatic polyester urethane'! Worlds apart for durability though.

Keith Haring
Acrobats, 1986
polyurethane enamel on aluminum
24 x 15 5/8 x 15 5/8 inches
Edition of 10
stamped with Artist’s signature and foundry mark 'K Haring 1986 acf', numbered and dated

Acrobats, 1986, free standing polyurethane enamel on aluminum sculpture available from Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd.

Learn more here:
https://www.josephklevenefineartltd.com/artists/keith-haring/keith-haring-acrobats.html

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This from a very happy customer:
"The restoration process is being carried out with exceptional expertise, surpassing the original craftsmanship. Your company, with its profound knowledge and experience, ensures that the restoration achieves remarkable results. In contrast, M # # lacks the capability to attain the same level of excellence that your restoration will bring to the sculpture!"

3 examples of ACF's work in the top right photo: "Acrobats", "Two Dancing Figures", and "Curled Dog"; along with a fourth - "Figure Balancing on Dog" in the lower left photo.

13 years ago I informed Julie Wolfe - Assistant Conservator of the J Paul Getty Conservation Trust, that I believed I had solved the circular logic riddle explaining the poor condition of many aluminum sculptures built in the USA. From premature paint failure, structural cracking of welds, and extensive corrosion, simple solutions could be culled from the marine fabrication world which I had been part of for over a decade. The discussion triggered years of research, and plays a big role in the existence of this book. To quote James DePasquali, Artistic Director of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation: "Amaral's (fabrications) came out perfectly - he raised the bar"
The book is available from the J Paul Getty bookstore found online. I think every sculpture conservator should check it out.

And yes, that's our work on the cover!

Amaral Custom Fabrications, Inc. www.amaralcf.com

For Merrimack College

Special visitor this week to Amaral Custom Fabrications - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse!

Just learned the the Honorable US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse will visit ACF for a tour. Soon.

Whitehouse.senate.gov

Many memories of interactions with Claes and Coosje.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/18/arts/claes-oldenburg-dead.html

Claes Oldenburg Dies at 93; Pop Artist Made the Everyday Monumental Taking ordinary objects like hamburgers and household items, he sculpted them in unfamiliar, often imposing dimensions — what he called his “Colossal Monuments.”

Yikes! 25 years!

Our good friend and neighbor "Clune" far right. Performing with David Gray in Dublin, with his custom drum set in the far background.
https://www.warheaddrums.com
https://www.facebook.com/davidgray
https://www.facebook.com/amaralcf/videos/386575112203428

Just heard that this will be installed soon - 5 years after building it for the client. Here we are plug welding all those black lines!
Artist: Keith Haring Title: Acrobats
at 30 feet tall!

Happy to host this today!

Big events here at ACF for April 26th! Stay tuned.....

"Okuda" Seamless repair of auto accident damage in Boston's Waterfront District

Need Employees! PM me!
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Hank Willis Thomas' "All Power to All People" fabricated by Amaral Custom Fabrications - with assistance of RISD's Doug Borkman.

Thank you to New England Living Magazine for a great article!http://amaralcf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nel-magazine.pdf

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CALL FOR ART! (Please Share)

The East Providence Arts Council is currently seeking artists to paint panels for installation in three (3) structures to be displayed in our city’s new Arts District.

Three artists will be chosen.

Each artist will be painting four (4) 4’x8’ primed plywood panels which will be mounted in one of our “Lantern” display towers. These structures will be located in high traffic areas of the new Arts District, and will remain in place for a period of several months. A $1000 fee will be paid to each selected artist.

There is no fee to apply. Open to all artists 18+ in the surrounding area. (Some restrictions apply - see call for more details)
Deadline to apply is January 16th.

Thank you to the City of East Providence - Office of the Mayor, the East Providence City Council, private citizen EPAC donors, and to Sen. Valarie Lawson for helping us make this project a reality.

Click on this link to learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/fBiapXgpKJ3YiaB66

https://amaralcf.com/category/sculpture-fabrication/
Race cars and Sculpture?!

Sculpture Fabrication Archives -

Art kiosks for the City of East Providence. Panels will be painted by various artists, then installed within the city. (Don't know who, where, or when yet). Call for Artists going out soon!

They are happy with our repaint!

Happy ! We are proud to show support for the superhero patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. 💚

Just another "House" to paint - this time in Atlanta Ga!

Honored to build his artwork.... not so much about getting his junk mail!

Happy to have helped Shinique Smith realize her vision on this!

Burst of creativity: Chicago Avenue electric bus turnaround in Austin gets new artwork Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith, who has also done works for New York’s MTA and LA Metro.

Found this at the bottom of my drawer today! I completely forgot about it. Yes, we've been 'doing this' for some time!!