Setup for the evening events and getting molds ready.
Here is an image of some of the recycled metal that was smashed and used.
Foundry artists from KRL Metals rolled into town with their fiery furnace. They began prep-work to melt the iron, which was salvaged from radiators that once heated the historic state theater. Later in the evening that iron was poured over various types of carved and casted molds designed by local participants, producing custom designed iron-cast artworks and enabling these individuals to take home a piece of the historic state theater and local art history.
"You feel like a giant baked potato in those suits. . ."
— Kelly Ludeking
My camera accidentally switched modes when I took this one. It was so strange, I couldn't help but keep it.
The firey festiveties were complimented by the spectacular industrial flavored music of Savage Aural Hotbed, who creates their compelling sound using conventional and "found object" percussion instruments, bass guitar, electronically modified horns and vocals, and power tools. With up to four people drumming, they provide visual, as well as aural excitement with their high energy rhythms, flailing arms, and flying sparks.
" . . . the sound of steel and rust, oil drums and hubcaps, screeches, sparks, grinders and gears finding new fury and energy . . .
It's also fun, it makes you smile to see a man make music with an electric saw . . ."
— Scott Simon, National Public Radio
The precise, percussive sound of Savage Aural Hotbed is inspired by many influences, most notably Japanese Taiko drumming, and the cutting-edge (sometimes literally, they use saws and grinders on stage) innovation of Industrial. Other influences include diverse styles such as modern minimalist, and many ethnic styles.
Food and drinks were provided by Bridget's Cafe and the Covered Bridge Restaurant.
A shot of the front of Crossings.
It was a lot of fun, and my iron-cast design turned out amazing.
Me working on my design.
It went from looking like this after I carved it . . .
To looking like this!
Special Thanks To:
The Zumbrota Area Arts Council
http://zaac.org
Crossings At Carnegie
http://www.
Kelly Ludeking And His Team Of Foundry Artists From KRL Metals
http://www.krlmetals.com
Savage Aural Hotbed
http://www.savageauralhotbed.
Bridget's Cafe & Covered Bridge Restaurant
Video will be posted next!
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