On Thursday, May 20, 2010, Paolo Soleri visited the bronze bell foundry and the crew assembled a selection of bells for critique.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo stressed that he was not there to impose his views or discipline but did offer some helpful comments.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
He discussed the history of the wind-bell operation and basic design, and then examined each bell.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
"Very elegant."
"Too many curlicues."
"I have sympathy for that design."
"A little baroque."
"Mmmm."
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
The occasion called for a group portrait of the foundry crew with Paolo.
[standing from left] Lindsey Marsh, Andy Chao (the foundry manager), Cliff Hersted, Cabiria Dourte and Peter Lindgren.
[seated] Paolo Soleri and [kneeling] Andrew Chisholm.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
Posted by sue on May 28, 2010 10:39:42 AM MST