Recently, while at Full-Circle Book Store in OKC, I ventured to see what life might be left in 50 Penn Place. The fountain had been shut off for the day, or maybe longer with so many of the stores closing and property leased to technical schools. The escalators were still running so I went upstairs to find Route 66, an upscale clothing store with eclectic art, to see how they were surviving.
Luckily, they were still open. After talking with the owner, I noticed a wall hanging 48" in diameter of "The Tree of Life" which was made in Haiti from a recycled steel oil drum (photo above). It was a beautiful demonstration of artwork, resourcefulness and determination of the human spirit to survive in Haiti. I personally enjoy working with metal, listening to metal and also looking at metal. It is inspiring to see a work of art recycled from environmental waste and reclaimed. They (the people and their art) are truly amazing.
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