Ferrocement Series
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Ernie Jones
Diana's
Birdbath
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TitleDiana's BirdbathDate2018-07-19DescriptionBirdbath with face-down gorilla mask bowl.MediumTiffany green patinaed ferrocementMarkingsnoneSize18 H 23 DiaNotesAutomated - turns on at daylight and off at dusk – refills each morning. |
World's Got
The Blues
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TitleWorlds Got The BluesDate2015-02-15DescriptionThree spheres on upward swirling brass barMediumPatinaed Ferrocement and brassMarkingsnoneSize32 H 24 W 18 D Sphere-1 7.25 Sphere-2 8.5 Sphere-3 10.5Notes |
One World
First Epoch
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TitleOne World First EpochDate2015-01-18 thru 2015-03-21DescriptionPatinaed and pigmented hollow cement spheres of various sizesMediumPatinaed and pigmented cementMarkingsnoneSizeVariousNotesSome of these spheres are in private collections |
Lovenest
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TitleLovenestDate2015-01-18DescriptionTwo thin curving figures encircling a sphereMediumPatinaed FerrocementMarkingsEWJ 2015-01-18Size32 H 18 W 12 D Dia 12.25Notes |
Centasphere
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TitleCentasphereDate2014-10-23DescriptionSphere between two curling armed facesMediumPatinaed FerrocementMarkingsEWJ 2014-12-26Size28.5 H 28.5 W 24 D Dia 10.75Notes |
Rotosphere
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TitleRotosphereDate2014-10-23DescriptionBowl with pointed arch holding Spinning sphere with water running through the sphereMediumPatinaed FerrocementMarkingsEWJ 2014-10-23Size27 H 18 D 13.25 W 21 lbNotes |
Lotusphere
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TitleLotusphereDate2014-10-13DescriptionFive sided base with water bubbling from top of sphereMediumPatinaed FerrocementMarkingsnoneSize19 H 25 W 22 D - Dia 12NotesPrivate collection |
Finistere
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TitleFinestreDate2014-10-20DescriptionThree connected swirling sidesMediumPatinaed FerrocementMarkingsEWJ 2014-10-20Size24.5 H 18.5 W 18.5 D 17#NotesThis was an experiment to learn how thin a ferrocement piece could be made. The thin structure allows the metal armature to rust at exposed areas over time, adding to the rustic character of this piece. 2018-10-10 shipping damage repaired. |
Emergence
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TitleEmergenceDate2014-08-19DescriptionBowl with pointed arch holding Mahogany Obsidian sphereMediumPigmented ferrocementMarkingsEWJ 2014-08-19Size14.75 H 10 W 8.5 D 13 lbNotes |
Buntoo
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TitleBuntooDate2014-07-15DescriptionTwo arched bowl holding a sphere with blue light below sphereMediumPigmented ferrocementMarkingsEWJ 2014-07-15Size14.5 H 18 W 14 D 16 lbNotes |
Coadunate
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TitleCoadunateDate2014-06-25DescriptionBowl with two pointed armsMediumPigmented FerrocementMarkingsEWJ 2014-06-25Size13.5 H 12.5 W 9 D 6 lbNotes |
Onliest
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TitleOnliestDate2014-06-13DescriptionBowl with curving lip and two armsMediumPigmented FerrocementMarkings2014-06-10 EWJSize15 H 10 W 8 D 7 lbNotesPrivate collection |
Dancing
Waves
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TitleDancing WavesDate2014-04-25DescriptionThree intersecting bowls with swirling armsMediumPigmented FerrocementMarkings2014-04-25 EWJSize19 H 18.75 W 13.5 D WT 24 lbNotes |
Ballare
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TitleBallareDate2014-02-21DescriptionAbstract dancer with lepidolite sphere for headMediumPainted Ferrocement, aluminum base, lepidoliteMarkings2014-02-21 EWJSize7.125 W 37.73 H 9.5 W (arms) 6.56 D (base) 19 lbNotes |
Ovalisk
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TitleReclining OvaliskDate2013-03-25DescriptionAbstract Reclining OvalMediumFerrocement, Stained with pigmented printer inksMarkingsEWJ 2013-03-25Size18 H 11 W 6 D 21 lbNotes |
Quasimoto
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TitleQuasimotoDate2012-10-23DescriptionBust of QuasimotoMediumPigmented ferrocementMarkingsEWJ 2012-09-11Size18 H 11 W 6 D 21 lbNotesPrivate collection. Also shown in ferrocement tutorial |
Look Me In
The Eye
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TitleLook Me In The EyeDate2010-03-15DescriptionAbstract nude human female figureMediumFerrocement, pigmented & polishedMarkingsEWJ 3-15-2010Size40" H 20" W 6.5" DNotesPrivate collectionStarted 2-29-2010 Finished 05-15-2010 |
Crypsis
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TitleCrypsisDate2008-06-15DescriptionOval base with inner structure curving up to a round bowl over which water flows. Two slots in curved neck with flowing water. Inside coated with natural stone.MediumPigmented ferrocement, natural stoneMarkingsEWJ 06-15-2008Size40 H 20 W 28 DNotesPrivate collectionAs Andy says, Yes, it's camoflage, but not for military use. Began 2006 Finished 05-15-2010 Uncompleted refinishing 2014 (not shown) |
Intersect
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TitleIntersectDate2007-12-12DescriptionTwo intersecting egg-shaped pods with terrazo finish and water spout in centerMediumPigmented ferrocement with water works and LED lightsMarkingsEWJ 2012-09-11Size44 H 29 W 20.5 DNotesPrivate collectionBegan June 2007 completed 2009 Hand made terrazo finish composed of three different colors with black infill. Sealed with acrylic. Lights reflect off inner walls. |
Gordian Not
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TitleGordian NotDate2012-05-05DescriptionConvoluted four legged figure with four water spoutsMediumPigmented ferrocement with water worksMarkingsnoneSize38 H 33 W 20 DNotes |
Primavera
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TitlePrimaveraDate2006-12-20DescriptionOpen oval shape ending in opening at top with open back of natural stone.MediumPigmented ferrocement with water worksMarkingsnoneSize27-3/4" H 25" W 6" DNotesPrivate collection |
Dr. Livinstone
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TitleDr. LivingstoneDate2005-05-05DescriptionSwirling multi-leafed base with illuminated globe of natural stoneMediumPigmented ferrocement, natural stone, copper and LED lightsMarkingsEWJ 5-5-06Size36" H 20" W 18" DNotesPrivate collection. Translucent natural stones are thinly cut and polished. |
Ptolomy
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TitlePtolomyDate2005-12-05DescriptionThree legged morphic shape with bowl on one leg.MediumPigmented ferrocement with waterworks and lightMarkingsnoneSize33" H 23" W 22" DNotesPrivate collection.This piece can be used either as a planter or with waterworks and submerged light that reflects onto the inner surface like fire. |
Spring
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TitleSpringDate2005-09-30DescriptionOpen oval shape with the sides ending in opening at top.MediumPigmented ferrocement with waterworksMarkingsEWJ 9-30-05Size26" H 23-1/2" W 10" DNotesPrivate collection. |
Pointillist
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TitlePointillistDate2005-05-30DescriptionPlanter with three intersecting bowls rising in petalsMediumPigmented ferrocementMarkingsEWJ 8-30-05Size27-1/2" H 22" W 23" DNotesPrivate collection |
Penetralia
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TitlePenetraliaDate2005-01-04DescriptionBifurcated base rising to two curved spouts that squirt through a split in curved opening.MediumPigmented ferrocement with waterworksMarkingsEWJ 1-4-05Size27 H 20.5 W 19 DNotesPrivate collection. |
Tendril
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TitleTendrilDate2005-01-14DescriptionPlanter bowl with curving sides and inner tendrilMediumPigmented ferrocementMarkingsEWJ 1-14-05Size14.5" H 20" W 19" DNotes2015 -Accidentally destroyed. |
Peshawar
Jar 2
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TitlePeshawar Jar #2Date2004-10-08DescriptionRound base rising to sensuous convoluted lipped opening. Red at top, shading to maroon at bottom.MediumFerrocement, pigmented polymerMarkingsEWJ 3 10 04Size28" H x 13" W x 15" DNotesPrivate collection.The polymer patina used on this piece is not moisture resistant making it an indoor piece. The color scheme was copied from a beautiful Eppiphylum from our garden. |
Triumph
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TitleTriumphDate2003-07-15DescriptionThree bulbous legs rise to cloud shaped open top with waterworksMediumPigmented ferrocementMarkingsEWJ 7-15-03Size26" H x 20" W x 19" DNotesPrivate collection. |
Peshawar
Jar 1
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TitlePeshawar Jar #1Date2003-07-15DescriptionRound base rising to slanted lipped opening. Patina in blue, red, yellow and orange.MediumPigmented ferrocement, with waterworksMarkingsnoneSize24" H x 14" W x 17" DNotesPrivate collection.This was originally finished with faux gold foil rings with the same polymer used on Peshawar Jar #2, which turned out to be not water resistant. Water destroyed the polymer finish so it was later re-finished with pigmented cement. |
Clamshell
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TitleClamshellDate2002-07-07DescriptionClamshell shape with interior inlaid with Rose Quartz with three water spouts. Copper leaves at each side are illuminated with LED lights.MediumPigmented ferrocement, copper, rose quartz with waterworks and lightingMarkings© EWJ 7-7-02Size19 H x 25 W x 19.5 DNotesPrivate collection.The original finish failed and was subsequently re-finished with copper impregnated cement which changes with time - first a light green and presently a reddish brown. |
The Blues
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TitleThe BluesDate2001-08-17DescriptionFountain with two curving tubular shapes rising from double base, one tube having a third tubular shape extending from within. Rough finish.MediumPigmented ferrocement, with waterworksMarkings© 8-17-01Size28 H x 27 W x 16 DNotesPrivate collection. |
Art's Vase
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TitleArt's VaseDate2001-08-17DescriptionOpen faced vase with inner curved vase rising from inside. Light blue and brown.MediumPigmented ferrocement, acrylicMarkings© EWJ 2-15-03Size17" W x 13" D x 25-1/2" HNotesPatinated by Art Holman 05/2003 |
Twin Pueblo
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TitleTwin PuebloDate2001-03-10DescriptionDual connected tubular shapes with side and top openings. Rough finish yellow and orange.MediumPigmented ferrocementMarkings© EWJ 3-10-01Size17" W x 13" D x 25-1/2" HNotesPrivate collection. |
Archie
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TitleArchieDate1996-09-08DescriptionGarden fountain with three columns curving upward from the base. Contains 3 planters. Water spills from top bowl into base.MediumPigmented ferrocement with waterworks.Markings© EWJ 2-8-96Size32 W x 28 D x 30 HNotesPrivate collection. |
Ovation
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TitleOvationDate1994-12-24DescriptionYard fountain with 3 horizontal stone slabs and 3 sculpted bowls in swirling shaped basinMediumPigmented ferrocement with waterworks.Markings© EWJ 12-24-94Size72 W x 48 D x 36 HNotesPrivate collection. |