Lower Manhattan - WTC revisited

[skiprat]

Forgive me for showing these pens again, but I made some changes and additions.
The pair of pens never seemed 'finished' and I wasn't the only one that didn't like the original nibs.
I reshaped the nibs to make them simply straight sided. Much better !!

Then I made this desk plaque / stand that is the approximate shape of Lower Manhattan from 14th St down to Battery Park.

It has two recessed square holes to take the pens and two more squares with golden (brass shim ) bases to depict the Reflecting Absence memorials, which of course are the original WTC footprints.

My wife and I visited the site on our 25th ( Silver ) anniversary back in April, and after seeing the site, I had to finish the set off.

The positioning of the pens ( WTC 1 and 2 ) and the memorial holes are relatively accurate to each other, but of course I took artistic licence with their position in Lower Manhattan.
The caps of the pens fit into the footprints and sort of look like the city with all it's famous skyscrapers.

Very difficult to take decent pics, but I hope you like the changes. ( I'm pretty happy with them now ):biggrin:

 

[Ambidex]

wtc

Steven, those are incredibly classy and thank you from all of us to take the time to pay your respects...awesome gesture

 

[BradG]

just awesome. nicely done mate

 

[Dalecamino]

No need to ask forgiveness Steven. This set is worth another look anytime. Beautiful work in an appropriate display. Thank you for your consideration and, additional effort. I think you absolutely nailed it.

 

[thewishman]

Marvelous!

 

[Mr Vic]

Steven,

Hard to judge the quality of the pics through the tears.

Simply Awesome.....

 

[Curly]

That set should be featured in Pen World or Penna magazines. :good:

I wonder how long it will take before one of the "big companies" begins to offer some limited edition pen sets along the same lines?

 

[lorbay]

Those are just fantastic, sir.
Lin.

 

[scotian12]

I am awe struck. Beautiful work. Send in the pictures and write up to Pen World and let the world see it. Darrell

 

[Displaced Canadian]

It brings the whole thing together nicely.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Steven those are as spectacular the second time around as they were the first. Great Job.

 

[Toni]

Speechless as usual you are an amazing, talented man!!!

 

[OZturner]

INGENIOUS.

INCREDIBLE.

INSPIRING.

BRILLIANT.

Truly worthy of the Front page.

I am speechless,
Steve, you never cease to amaze me.
Brian

 

[skiprat]

Many thanks for all the kind comments. Very much appreciated. :biggrin:

 

[stonepecker]

What a memorial to such a sad day. Your work and the piece is more then a work of art ....... Hope that you have it displayed because it surely does neet to be shown.

Thank you for sharing this with us.

 

[Tom T]

Sir, that is wonderful work. Thank you

 

[Jim15]

There are not enough words of praise for your work of art.

 

[Si90]

Stunning, fantastic design. The base really sets the set off and brings it all together.

 

[jimjam66]

Wow ... Wow ... Wow ...

 

[bluwolf]

Unbelievable! How cool is that?! I love it.

Mike

 

[LanceD]

That's priceless. Excellent work.

 

[Lenny]

Steven, I have always marveled at your work. This is truly a work of art beyond what words can describe. Exceptional!

 

[Magicbob]

pure art

 

[qquake]

Unbelievable!

 

[KenV]

Get out your checkbooks and provide the tangible compliment. -- a substantial bid.

Coming soon to the IAP auctions.

 

[wob50]

Very well done sir. A class act...