| "When
the college town of Fort Collins' favorite Stone Lion Bookstore
moved out of its charming but cramped building on Old Town Square,
it gained a bright and spacious location, but lost its stone lion
head that guarded the entrance of the old store. Although a new
"Stone Lion" had to be found, the antique style and over-door
location of the original were not appropriate for the new store,
so my style was perfect to bridge the gap between the old and the
modern. The lion's location inside the street-facing window created
a design problem: we wanted him looking out toward the window-shoppers,
but also needed interest on the inside. The leg and tail hanging
down on the "back" side provide the in-store browsers
with an interesting view as well. I created this regal male lion
to look noble and intelligent, friendly and inviting, rather than
intimidating, to fit his bookstore home." - Rosetta
The "Stone Lion" Maquette was exhibited in the two-person
show "Cat Spirit/Cat Strength" at the Beacon Street Gallery
in Geneva, IL. |
