The Orchestra

Certain types of music have always been an inspiration and influence in my work, especially classic piano, certain choral works and what some refer to as New Age.  For me, music opens the window of spiritual and creative thought.

For a long time, I was intrigued by the idea of a full orchestra and choir composed of clay figures and full sound accompanyment.  With the use of speakers, located on each side of the stage there happened a very peculiar, magical and almost animated illusion.  I started the building process sometime in 1974 and finished the piece sometime in 1977.  The structure consisted of 56 orchestral pieces and 141 choral members. The view above is but a segment of the total structure.  Full photographs have not been located.  The actual dimension of the stage was approximately 3 ft. high X  8 ft. in width  X  12 ft. in depth