TROPICAL ART –
"Tropical Dreams at OZONA Blue"
by Hal Stowers, ASLA

An Indoor/Outdoor Experience with Sculpture & Canvases
(A Proposed Commission – In response to a request by OZONA Blue)
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"SUNSET WATCH at OZONA Blue"
© 2006 Hal Stowers
Sculpture Garden with Water Element (not shown)
Bird Forms – @ 1" Plate – Type 316 Stainless Steel #7 Finish, both sides
Columns – @ 7 Guage – Type 316 Stainless Steel #4 Finish, one side
DETAILS and LIGHTING options

    

ARTIST'S CONCEPT –

"SUNSET WATCH at OZONA Blue"

"SUNSET WATCH at OZONA Blue" symbolizes the
essence of our shore birds in both their
elegance and fragility.
The "larger than life" scale of this composition emphasizes the
beauty of these forms in their
surreal dance together"

HAL STOWERS 2006

We were invited to tour soon to open OZONA Blue. The client had done an outstanding job of designing this waterfront restaurant. It was contemporary, yet incorporated natural materials, design elements and details that already communicated its salty character. They had become familiar with Hal's background and work and asked this "Native Son" to propose art that would further enhance the entire dining experience for their customers and also express their awareness and appreciation of the natural amenities that make this marina setting, on the Gulf of Mexico, so special.

The main art feature was to be sculpture including a water element. Hal was also asked to include art for selected walls, doors, and a feature on the facade of the covered wetslips to the West. The client shared his regard for Type 316 Stainless Steel in this marine environment – and knew that Hal had the creativity, experience and fabrication team to carry out the desired effect

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I wanted to infuse the Ozona Blue experience with the beauty and mystique of the surrounding and adjacent natural environment – and to stir up thoughts and talk of old and new legends.

I selected shorebirds and sunsets as a theme – subjects to which all locals and visitors, as well as boaters and fishermen, can relate.

The tensile strength and reflective qualities of Type 316 Stainless Steel makes it the perfect medium to express the graceful shorebird forms and reflect the everchanging Florida sky – especially at sunset.

Colorful canvases and neon further carry out the theme.

Hal Stowers Fall 2006

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Hal and I envisioned visiting Ozona Blue again soon for Sunsets and dinners under the stars!