Found 716
2025
Found & Donated Architectural Materials
5’-0” x 5’-10” x 6’-11”
Found 716 is a dynamic sculpture crafted from found, donated & procured architectural materials sourced from various locations around Buffalo. The piece invites the viewer's eye to explore different elements, discovering familiar fragments within a new context.
The materials, ranging from weathered bricks and ornate cornices to fragments of stained glass and wrought iron, are meticulously arranged to form a cohesive yet eclectic structure. Recognizable elements from historic buildings and iconic landmarks are interwoven with abstract forms, creating a collage of textures and shapes.
Similar lines and patterns are aligned to create continuity and flow, enhancing the visual harmony of the sculpture. This piece celebrates Buffalo's architectural legacy, transforming discarded fragments into a vibrant work of art that honors the past while inspiring new perspectives.
Material donors include Douglas Development, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Rigidized Metals Corporation, and CooCooU Gallery.
Design & Material Procurement: SASS STUDIO
3D Scanning, Design Modeling, Fabrication Drawings: Randy Fernando
Fabrication: WRGeorgi Fabrication
2025
Found & Donated Architectural Materials
5’-0” x 5’-10” x 6’-11”
Found 716 is a dynamic sculpture crafted from found, donated & procured architectural materials sourced from various locations around Buffalo. The piece invites the viewer's eye to explore different elements, discovering familiar fragments within a new context.
The materials, ranging from weathered bricks and ornate cornices to fragments of stained glass and wrought iron, are meticulously arranged to form a cohesive yet eclectic structure. Recognizable elements from historic buildings and iconic landmarks are interwoven with abstract forms, creating a collage of textures and shapes.
Similar lines and patterns are aligned to create continuity and flow, enhancing the visual harmony of the sculpture. This piece celebrates Buffalo's architectural legacy, transforming discarded fragments into a vibrant work of art that honors the past while inspiring new perspectives.
Material donors include Douglas Development, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Rigidized Metals Corporation, and CooCooU Gallery.
Design & Material Procurement: SASS STUDIO
3D Scanning, Design Modeling, Fabrication Drawings: Randy Fernando
Fabrication: WRGeorgi Fabrication
2025
Found & Donated Architectural Materials
5’-0” x 5’-10” x 6’-11”
Found 716 is a dynamic sculpture crafted from found, donated & procured architectural materials sourced from various locations around Buffalo. The piece invites the viewer's eye to explore different elements, discovering familiar fragments within a new context.
The materials, ranging from weathered bricks and ornate cornices to fragments of stained glass and wrought iron, are meticulously arranged to form a cohesive yet eclectic structure. Recognizable elements from historic buildings and iconic landmarks are interwoven with abstract forms, creating a collage of textures and shapes.
Similar lines and patterns are aligned to create continuity and flow, enhancing the visual harmony of the sculpture. This piece celebrates Buffalo's architectural legacy, transforming discarded fragments into a vibrant work of art that honors the past while inspiring new perspectives.
Material donors include Douglas Development, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Rigidized Metals Corporation, and CooCooU Gallery.
Design & Material Procurement: SASS STUDIO
3D Scanning, Design Modeling, Fabrication Drawings: Randy Fernando
Fabrication: WRGeorgi Fabrication