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Watts Towers: Steel and Glass Artistry

Explore the unique sculptures of Simon Rodia from 1879-1965, created using steel pipes and rods wrapped in wire mesh and coated with mortar. These towers feature intricate designs with porcelain, tile, and glass elements, adorned with found objects like bed frames, bottles, scrap metal, and seashells.

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Watts Towers: Steel and Glass Artistry

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  1. Simon Rodia 1879-1965

  2. Watts Towers The sculptures' armatures are constructed from steel pipes and rods, wrapped with wire mesh, coated with mortar. The main supports are embedded with pieces of porcelain, tile, and glass. They are decorated with found objects, including bed frames, bottles, ceramic tiles, scrap metal and seashells.

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