SOMA – Time Signature

 Posted by on January 18, 2012
Jan 182012
 
Howard at First Street
Foundry Square
SOMA
 Time Signature
Richard Deutsch

*Richard Deutsch has several sculptures around San Francisco.  This piece has it’s own video on Richard’s website, and I highly recommend that you go and view it.  The film is a work of art unto itself, and I could not do justice to the process that you are shown, but I will try to summarize the intent of the piece.

He mentions that they wanted to use a light colored metal for the reflective properties and to interact with the glass.  The area that the sculpture is in is called Foundry Square.  The owner, Peter Donahue, opened the foundry in 1851.  Crucibles, a vital part of metal pouring, were the shapes that inspired Deutsch.  He was further inspired by music and was setting a tempo for a musical composition, attempting some sort of lyrical movement.

 

SOMA – Large Pieces of Marble

 Posted by on December 12, 2011
Dec 122011
 
631 Folsom Street
SOMA

These giant pieces of carrara marble are by Richard Deutsch are titled Frammenti.  Deutsch has been in this site before and I recommend you visit his website.  He is a very accomplished artist with work all over the world.

This piece is titled Fragmented.  The day I was there the fountain was not running, but Deutsch’s website has some really gorgeous photos of the fountain while it is working.

 

Sunset District – Propeller on the Walk Way

 Posted by on November 3, 2011
Nov 032011
 
The Sunset District
The Great Highway at Riviera
Standing here, looking out towards the Pacific you will find art at your feet.  You will also guess, at this point that it is covered in a lot of sand.
Propeller by Richard Deutsch
This granite and marble terrazzo paving piece has bronze nautical elements inlaid into the surface.
Richard Deutsch has been featured on this site before.  He is an accomplished artist, with work all over the world, and pieces in great museums across the country.
This piece was commissioned by the SFAC for $9000 in 1988

Mission Bay – Hulls

 Posted by on October 25, 2011
Oct 252011
 
Mission Bay
500 A. Terry Francois Blvd at Pierpoint Lane
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Hulls by Richard Deutsch

Hulls commemorates Mission Bay’s waterfront, which is steeped in maritime history.  During the 16th century Ohlone Indians, sustained by hunting and fishing, built boats from reeds of the bay’s shallow waters.  The 1800’s saw a vibrant industry of wooden schooners and ferryboat builders, which later lead to the fabrication of large metal World War 1 and II submarines and battleships.

Born in Los Angles, Richards work is extensive with pieces all over the world, as can be seen on his website

 

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