Paolo Soleri (Italian/American, 1919-2013), Large Arcosanti Bronze Bell

1960s, cast and patinated bronze with three elongated bone-like hinged supports, geometric asymmetrical ball with bronze clapper and diamond shaped copper wind catch, raised artist cypher.

48 x 8.5 x 8 in.

Paolo Soleri's wind bells are handcrafted and known for their unique sound and design; produced at Cosanti and Arcosanti, his architectural and urban design projects in Arizona. Soleri, an Italian-born architect, developed the concept of "arcology," blending architecture and ecology, and his bells are a physical manifestation of this philosophy. The bells are made using a lost-styrofoam casting method, where molten bronze is poured into sand molds, and then finished with a patina bath to create unique markings. Originally the proceeds from bell sales supported The Cosanti Foundation, which furthers Soleri's work in urban design and ecological principles.

Good estate condition.