"What are these fantastic monsters doing in the cloisters under the very eyes of the brothers as they read? What is the meaning of these unclean monkeys, these savage and monstrous creatures?" --St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1090-1153
A custom edition of this copper weathervane is for sale. Contact me for information
Designated a Texas Original by The Texas Commission on the Arts
Description text and images Copyright © 2001-2015 David Smith
"The Underworld" (2002)
Gargoyle Weathervane
Hand-forged copper/silver alloy; 45" x 40"
Commission piece for Greg Krutilek/Larry Levinson Productions, Los Angeles, California.