2020 has been a unique year. For someone that loves to travel, it has been a truly interesting experience. I travel several times a year and my travels are where I find inspiration for my wall sculptures. Each trip I take revitalizes my view of the world, shifts my perspectives, and stimulates my art practice. I wanted to highlight a few of Karo Studios Glass and Metal wall sculptures that were directly inspired by my travels. In a time when travel is limited, I hope these wall sculptures inspire and act as a portal for the trips you want to take and something is sparked inside you. Allow each of the glass and metal wall sculptures to transport you to the places you want to go.
Sedona / Arizona
SEDONA - Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture by Karo Studios
Sedona is famous for its Red RockS. Underneath it all is a heart. The heart of the land. Creating what are referred to as Vortex sites that are said to heal people. Sedona, was inspired by the land and it’s fabled history. The intertwined shades of red and orange reflect on Sedona, Arizona’s limitless landscape and heartbeat. Whether you’ve driven through the Southwest or taken a trip to the Grand Canyon, you’ve experienced the reds that can’t be replicated. Sedona is my homage to the beauty and power of the Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona.
Coast 2 Coast / Hawaii & The Maldives
COAST 2 COAST - Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture by Karo Studios
Creating Coast 2 Cost was the combination of two trips. Two separate adventures - one to the Maldives and one to Hawaii. As I stood at the waterfront in Hawaii I was mesmerized by the ocean waves, unsurprisingly this same feeling washed over me as I stood on the beach of the Maldives. These moments both connected into one by the water. Two coasts connected by the vast expanse of water. Different oceans, different hemispheres, different countries - the same feeling.
The sway of the sea has always fascinated me. Shallow water, turns deep, back to shallow, and on and on. Ultimately, wherever you are in the world, you’re connected to everyone, albeit with a little bit of open water in the way. The waves, the depth, the color, the mysteries, all of these come together in the undulating composition of “Coast 2 Coast”. Let the light bounce across the glass tiles, or move alongside this glass and metal wall sculpture and you will feel the undulation of the sea from coast to coast.
Next time you’re by the water, I hope you thinking about the true interconnectedness of our worlds water. It can be a connective tissue during these unprecedented times.
Cascade / Victoria Falls
CASCADE - Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture by Karo Studios
Inspired by the world renowned Victoria Falls in Zambia, “Cascade” is a piece that was born out of pure awe. As it’s happened many times before, I was standing in front of nature in its full power, full beauty. Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall, and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Cascade is a glass and metal wall sculpture that pays homage to the seemingly endless falling water of Victoria Falls. When travel opens back up I highly encourage a trip to Victoria Falls - it’s a true wonder.
Waldorf / Los Angeles
WALDORF - Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture by Karo Studios
I live in Los Angeles so this isn’t technically a trip for me, but it does represent one of my favorite parts of travel - the luxury. And there is no better representation of that across the world than the Waldorf Astoria. A luxury hotel icon. Installing this commissioned wall sculpture was like a homecoming for me and my art. How many people have traveled to Los Angeles and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria. To me it ties the biggest themes of Karo Studios together: Art, Luxury, Travel, Design, and Architecture…
One of the highlights of my career was being commissioned by the Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills. A prestigious institution in Los Angeles and across the globe, the Waldorf Astoria presented a unique and welcomed opportunity to create something truly special. It was an honor to bring the Karo Studios signature glass and metal wall sculpture to the Waldorf Astoria, Beverly Hills. I hope each visitor to the hotel gets to experience my artwork, and it makes their already special stay, a little more memorable.
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”