This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
Blowing a slow, hot wind the sun warms the land with its fiery breath
Marco Polo creates a sculpture of dramatic beauty
A mystical face of hand-painted ceramic centers the freeform iron silhouette
Story Behind the Art:
'Hi, My name is Marco Polo Serrano. Yes, believe it or not, my name is really Marco Polo. I was born in a small artisan town surrounded by handicrafts, as most of my family are artisans. By the age of 13 I had a job in a workshop that made artistic ironwork, and in this way I helped pay for my schooling. When I was 18, I quit working to concentrate on my studies. I got married, and my wife is also from a family of artisans.
'When I was 23, she and I decided to open our own workshop with a different design concept, utilizing a metal cutter known as a plasma.
'In this way, a piece of metal is transformed into a decorative accessory. All my designs are crafted in my own workshop. They arise from my imagination, from dreams, or whatever comes to mind as I begin to work with the metal.'
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
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Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
9 of 9 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
nice,
August 9, 2008
By JS33from Portland, OR
Value:
5
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Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
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"This mexican sun wall hanging is nice, but a bit dull. I think it already lookes weathered. For the price, it was a good value, but didn't have the "sparkle" that shows in the photo"
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Review 2 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Beautiful!,
August 9, 2008
By bkittyfrom Las Cruces, NM
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"'Gust of Sun' is a beautiful piece of art that gives the feeling of peace and serenity. The workmanship is excellent and I would definately recomment this purchase to anyone who wants to have a beautiful wall hanging."
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Review 3 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Nice texture,
August 4, 2008
By GCraigTfrom NV
Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
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"This piece of wall art is very well made and arrived very well packed, therefore in perfect condition. I have this hanging in the living room over the fireplace and it looks great! The 3-D aspect of this wall hanging makes it very interesting and eye-catching. Highly recommend."
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Review 4 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Gust Of Sun,
June 13, 2008
By Catskillladyfrom Catskill NY
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I love this piece! Actually hung it in a windowless bathroom to add warmth. Just love it!"
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Review 5 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love this Wall Adornment!,
June 11, 2008
By jbtha6971
Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
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"Beautiful!! Looks just like the picture. Well worth the money. If your thinking of buying this 'Gust of Sun' Wall Adornment, Go for it!! You'll love it!"
Review 6 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
love this sun,
June 10, 2008
By sculturafrom Reston, Va
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
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Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
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"Love this piece of art work, so did my husband. have it hanging outside on my porch. It arrived slightly crumpled in it's cardboard box, because it's weight is not syemetrical, it had crumpled it's own rays a little bit (suggest shipping it with tighter packing material) but it was easy to restore it to a pretty wave patteren by unbending the copper a little bit. It was easy to hang up and well balanced."
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Review 7 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
gusto sun,
June 9, 2008
By Sirabefrom Le Claire, Iowa
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
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"Very nice piece of art. It is all that it was advertised to be and it arrived in a timely manner. Very happy with the wall art."
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Review 8 for 'Gust of Sun' Iron and Ceramic Wall Adornment (Mexico)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
sun,
June 6, 2008
By jjoregonfrom Oregon
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"The sun is very original and looks great on our stucco house."
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