Kris M. Albro

Copper, Steel Size 35.625" x 23.5" Standing on the edge of the river bank I took a deep breath and held it. The river urged me to follow. I thought of all the weight I had been carrying, how heavy I felt. The stress of life, the constant grind, knowing there’s so much more to be done. As I let the breath escape from my lungs and out through my lips all the weight went with it. It plunged into the water to be carried away to the ocean. Again the river encouraged me to follow, reassuring I was moving in the right direction, that I wouldn’t sink. With a heaviness lifted I allowed my heart to follow, to float with the currant to my next place of rest. Comes with french cleat system for easy and sturdy install. Please be mindful edges may be sharp, keep out of reach of children.

$8,000.00

Season's Start

Copper, Steel Size 32" x 23.5" Last year my husband and I were driving from Idaho after one of my largest festivals yet. As we followed the Malheur River home, we were waved on by thousands of prairie sunflowers. We pulled off to stretch our legs and I couldn't help but take the opportunity to snap a photo. Delighted with it haphazard stem and free flowing petals it was a beautiful contrast to the sunflowers more well known image. With this piece it signals the start of a new season of creating. Mixing welding, fabrication, blacksmithing and chasing/repousse, I was able to maintain its natural realism while keeping a simple but polished look. Comes with french cleat system for easy and sturdy install. Please be mindful edges may be sharp, keep out of reach of children.

$8,750.00

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May 12

Copper, Steel 43" x 33.5" At some point in my life I looked in the mirror and all I saw was exhaustion. I recognized that I had been showing up for everyone except myself. For so many years I had tried to be perfect and failed time and time again. Wear designer, watch what I said, dilute who I was to make it palatable for others. I did it until I couldn’t any longer. The mascara ran, the heels hurt, and I couldn’t sit still. I was a dandelion growing among the roses. Overlooked and out of place. So I decided to grow my own way. I strengthened my roots of who I was and allowed myself to let go of everything that held me back. I no longer looked in the mirror and saw someone else. I saw me, blooming into something I recognized, something I admired. This piece helped me take a look at what has created me. A dandelion, one of the more overlooked flowers except for the few that cherish it. The first and last food for our pollinators. The earth mover for when the soil is too compact for more delicate roots. The celebration of misfit, the misunderstood, the unassumingly strong. Created by hand without computer assistance or colored paint.

$12,000.00

Kristen M. Albro

Kristen M. Albro

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May 12