“Fast as Lightning” honors the first responders at Fire Station #9 and the community they serve.
In this video, artist Michael Clapper shares how the freestanding sculpture takes form through a circular design referencing the Maltese Cross, pierced by an illuminated lightning bolt symbolizing speed, protection, and pride. Constructed of stainless steel with red-painted elements, the piece also features a perforated surface that maps nearby streets, grounding it in its surrounding neighborhood.
Clapper’s process begins with research, ensuring each artwork reflects the site and the people it represents.
🎥 Watch to hear directly from the artist about the meaning behind the work.
[Video description: Video stills of artist Michael Clapper discussing the “Fast as Lightning” sculpture, showing the circular stainless steel form, red accents, and illuminated lightning bolt detail.]
New work for the current show at the William Havu Gallery. The shows up until June 23, so check it out. Also on view are beautiful paintings by Hyunmee Lee and Heidi Jung.
![“Fast as Lightning” honors the first responders at Fire Station #9 and the community they serve.In this video, artist Michael Clapper shares how the freestanding sculpture takes form through a circular design referencing the Maltese Cross, pierced by an illuminated lightning bolt symbolizing speed, protection, and pride. Constructed of stainless steel with red-painted elements, the piece also features a perforated surface that maps nearby streets, grounding it in its surrounding neighborhood.Clapper’s process begins with research, ensuring each artwork reflects the site and the people it represents. Watch to hear directly from the artist about the meaning behind the work.[Video description: Video stills of artist Michael Clapper discussing the “Fast as Lightning” sculpture, showing the circular stainless steel form, red accents, and illuminated lightning bolt detail.]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6747623332471063634128_0_98ff9524de6e6ff02227ba3b9500a07b.jpg?o=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&h=c867b09eaee26c8ca3fe45229a99b355)
