$6,000
Aged tin roofing, wood
54″w x 96″h x 54″d
From the artist:
Red Astral Plane was made out of aged tin roofing that was painted red. The paint has a wonderful, aged patina that only time and weather could produce. As I was shaping the metal some of the paint was hammered off forming the edges causing the rusted metal beneath to show. This created a darker border around each piece.
Red Astral Plane is a geometric construction. It was created by intersecting three identical, quaternary patterns at right angles along the centerlines of each pattern. There is an organic feel to the shapes in the patterns of this piece, like a leaf or a flower petal each extending outward from the center. As you walk around the sculpture the flow of curves, circles, and intertwining intersections change, moving from one perspective to another revealing more mysteries and interests.
I will not get into the metaphysical realm of Astral planes other than to say that there is more to this world than we perceive. If only we can change our viewpoint in a meaningful way and open our perception, what wonderful and mysterious sights, knowledge, and understanding we might become aware of.
Artist bio:
Beau Lyday was born in Athens, Georgia in 1955. He has been sculpting in metal and wood since 2009.
His major influences are Gothic and mid-eastern architecture, Celtic symbols, and sacred geometry.
After forty years in the furniture business, he left to pursue his art. Beau believes that being an artist is something that one is born to and compelled to do. He utilizes practical experience, learning through trial and error, trying new techniques. The study of ancient places, sacred geometry, and symbols have become his mentors in guiding his work.
His recent large works create a sense of place. Being sculptural and structural, a person can stand inside a piece or sit down and become involved with it, embracing the peace within the shelter of the sculpture.
Beau currently lives and works in Valdese, NC with his artist wife Brenda Lyday.
Artist website: http://www.farmsteadstudio.com/