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| George Stastny is a sculptor. He was born , grew up, was educated and worked in Prague, the capital city of Czechoslovakia. Since he was a little boy, he wanted to be an artist. Living under communism, that choice and opportunity was not always easy. He was educated in mechanics, electronics and electrical engineering. His lifetime dream and desire was fulfilled in 1980 when he escaped to freedom and started his new life and career in the United States in Oregon. He combined all his lifetime work skills, especially the skills that he gained by working long years in Prague for a large construction company that was responsible for restoration of historical buildings (castles, cathedrals, etc.) and statuary. Working with stone, welding, operating cranes and other large rigs, was necessary experience when he started his own art business in the United States. He is now creating large hand carved fountains and garden vessels which he simply calls “pots.” All pieces are unique, signed, original pieces of art. Each piece is individually hand carved from a block of special concrete mix using hammers, chisels, and other hand carving tools. | ||
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THERE IS NO MOLD! Every piece is crafted of durable strong heavy long-lasting material with thick walls that are reinforced with welded circles of steel bar (rebar). As a result, these pieces are capable of withstanding temperature extremes present in very cold or very hot climates. The thick walls are important for protecting the root systems of plants from heat in the summer and cold in the winter. The inside bottom of each piece is tapered toward the center with a 1” drain hole. Stastny’s work has earned a position of respect, having become known in artistic circles as well as with landscape architects throughout the United States and Canada. Many of Stastny’s pieces enhance elegant private homes and commercial projects throughout the North American continent. |
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