Where do you put a 200-foot long bronze sculpture?

It’s a good question, isn’t it?  Jeff and I have envisioned “The Eye of the Creator” in a number of places.  No matter where it ends up, it will be permanent.  “The Eye of the Creator” will be around for more than a thousand years.

For Jeff, it is about leaving his legacy.  Of course, all of his bronze sculpture will be around for a thousand years but he loves the idea of a monumental sculpture of his surprising and delighting the world centuries after he is gone.  He likes the idea that his ideas and creativity will live on after him.  We envision the permanent home maybe being an Olympic venue, World’s Exposition, a major city or even a theme park.

For me, I love the look on someone’s face when they first look through the sight hole of any of the monuments.  It is a paradigm shift.  Most people have an expectation of what they will see when they look at “The Eye of the Creator.”  They are prepared to politely listen to Jeff’s explanation of these abstract shapes.  They show some interest in all the faces. When they get their first glimpse of the world through the sight hole, there is a reaction that is identical with almost everyone.  First, they look surprised at what they see then they start smiling.  That first glimpse is like Christmas morning, or a new snow or an unexpected present.  It is unexpected and fun.  In addition, I have seen it over and over again with almost everyone so I know that with the monumental version will be even more fun.

Imagine looking up at five or six story monoliths (the final size is dependent on whoever partners with Jeff to build it).  Faces that are 10 feet tall suspended above you and just when you think you have seen them all, an eye of the one you are looking at becomes the eye of another one next to it.  You see one face that reminds you of your dad.  Some of them are reminiscent of figures from history that you know you have seen before.  Some are just new and wonderful.  However, the size is what is amazing.

Have you ever been to see Mt. Rushmore?  The faces are huge but you can only see them from far away.  “The Eye of the Creator” will be right there in front of you.  You will be able to place your hand on the bronze.  It will be an experience to remember.  Then you will climb the stairs to the sight hole.  Most people will know what they are expected to see but when you actually look at the world, made up of the monoliths and faces that you have just intimately explored, it will be a “monumental” experience for everyone.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the children’s reactions.  We don’t get many young visitors to the studio but the ones who have seen it all do kind of the same thing.  They look through the sight hole and see the world.  They don’t always seem to believe their eyes and move back to see the monoliths one more time.  They go back to the sight hole again and reassure themselves that they really did see what they thought they saw.  I notice them wandering back a few more times for just one more look.

We are actively seeking the company, city, state, country or individual who will partner with us to build the monuments.  We have five different designs each designed to be approximately 50 feet tall and 150 to 200 feet long.  It is a revenue, recognition and good will generating proposition for the partner and if you know anyone that should see it, please direct them to our video and proposal at www.jefftritel.com.  You are all invited to the unveiling as soon as the first one is built.

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