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Show ' i ! i j ui This Sculptor Uses Metal As Medium for His Art By Melinda Sowerby Tribune Staff Writer SALT LAKE Richard Johnston is a sculptor. But he doesnt work in the usual mediums of marble or granite or even snow. He sculpts metal. His tools are not the tools of most sculptors. He uses sanders and welding torches to mold his creations and coats them with paints or waxes to protect the finish The work, he said, is technically demanding because metal moves and twists as it gets hot and its difficult to keep a piece flat if thats the desired effect. But his efforts are paying off. He recently won the Utah 82 Award sponsored by the Utah Arts Council. This year marks the third time he has won the award. Hes a Public Sculptor Mr. Johnston calls himself a public sculptor," explaining most of his work has been for public institutions and NORTH The Salt Lake Tribune. Thursdav sion. Mr. Johnston, who also teaches art at the University of Utah, has been working with metal for 20 years. He also likes the lightness and openess in metal designing rather than the more closed design found in marble. Works on More Shows His newest works are now on display in Phoenix, Arix., and he is working on two more shows for later this fall. One of those will be in Torrance, Calif., while the other will again be in Phoenix. A total of 20 pieces will be displayed. Mr. Johnston has a friend helping him with the two new shows so that he can move faster. 1 like to have six months to complete a show, he explains, adding if he gives himself less time, he hires someone to help. after their death are gone, he said. Mr Johnston believes highly advanced communications have made it possible for people to be aware of an artists work while he is alive. "When Van Gogh was alive nobody knew he was even around They didnt know what his work was like, Mr. Johnston said. Now, artists can make their work financially and emotionally viable by working hard, he said. Mr. Johnston prefers to work at home, close to his wife and children. He built a studio adjacent to his residence. The entire complex is housed at the old Bamberger Depot. Has More Consistency He believes his work has more consistency when hes able to work near his family. He said the university provides him with an ideal schedule which makes it easy to spend plenty of time with his family. Because of his work schedule. With the remark, than I I ever wanted to know, Mayor Dean Stahle and the Bountiful City Council heard pleas both for and against a strong ordinance concerning pigeons. The council, which has been embroiled in the controversy since June, promised to make a final decision on the ordinance by Aug. 11. The citys planning commission has recommended to the council that pigeon owners be allowed only five pigeons, but the pigeon racers in the area complain that is not enough to keep the sport alive. They claim that in order for a racing club to be effective, pigeon owners should have at least 60 to 70 birds, preferably more. The council is comparing ordinances from Salt Lake City and County with their own. The Salt Lake City ordinance allows 25 pigeons with a permit. Any more requires a city license. Salt Lake County permits up to 49 for each owner, provided the lofts are located 25 feet from the nearest home. The county ordinance prohibits more than 100 in a residential area. Too Many for Some Even 25 pigeons are too many for Norman Wells, who told the council he has lived with the problem for eight or nine years. Referring to John E. Townsend, a member of the Bountiful Pigeon Racing Club and his neighbor, Mr. Wells told the council he didnt see why he had to put up with the pigeons. Although Mr. Townsend has cut the number of pigeons he owns, that has not he can keep art and my family number one in my life. As with all abstract art, Mr. Johnston said, People want to read (into metal sculpture) their own life experience." And because it isnt always easy, that is one rear n metallic art is only now gainin'; ..ceptance, he said. Bountiful Annexes Subdivision Special to The Tribune A residential area BOUNTIFUL southeast of Bountiful now makes up a portion of the city's southeastern border. The area was recently annexed by Bountiful and the action became final with the City Councils adoption of the annexation resolution. The citys declaration of intent to annex the area, known as the Bona Vista Subdivision, was recently made and there were no protests from period residents within the five-da- y following the declaration, reported City Attorney Layne Forbes. Area property owners had approached Bountiful, asking that the area be annexed by the city. 'H 5 21 22 part NORTH DAVIS: In senate district numbers 3 pot (50), 4 in house district numbers 17 port (43) 15, 16, completely eliminated the problem, Mr. Wells contends. C. Richard Chidester, secretary treasurer of the club, told the council there are only four active pigeon racers in Bountiful. Its not a sport that's growing, he said. He informed the council the racers have found the "vast majority of neighbors take no offense at the birds and he lamented that the decision could come down to one individual that has the power." Mr. Wells, however, told the council he didn't feel they should change an ordinance to permit what only a few wanted. Farming Community Again? Rulon Haacke, another opponent of a liberal pigeon ordinance, told the council he didnt want to see Bountiful become a farming community again. He complained the pigeons have been a problem for quite some time and no one has come to Mr. Wells defense. He also expressed concern that three pigeon owners could overide what was good for the other 40,000 residents. Mr. Townsend admitted he harboured too many pigeons when he moved into the city and said: To my regret I was irresponsible in letting the pigeons free. I wouldnt have hurt myself or my neighbors, (with the birds). Since city officials informed him he had too many birds, he has cut the number of pigeons and said he will cut the number further. He asked the council not to eliminate a fascinating sport that fits well into fanciers backyards as a hobby. However, three of the employees will be new ones and commission approval for their hiring was contingent on the county being able to find the funds necessary to pay them. County Personnel Director Melvin Miles told commissioners two of the new employees the sheriff wants to hire will be deputy sheriffs who will be assigned to the Davis County Jail. The third new employee will be an office specialist. The other three employees will be hired to fill vacancies, Mr. Miles said. One deputy will be hired to replace another who has resigned. Another will be hired to replace a deputy who is being transferred to other duties within the sheriff's office and a third will be hired to replace a deputy who is unable to work because of illness. In addition to the sheriff's request for more employees, commissioners also approved Sheriff Johnsons request to promote Sheriff's Deputy Ted Elson to the rank of sergeant, which carries a pay increase. ad space occupied by this message cost you $51.30. Cal! your newspaper representative and let Bob Pauli help plan today at your od campaign. The only 237-274- Your I message 4 will reach EVERY household 'Cost based on open rote cost figure appreciably welding torches to sculpt, not chisels, granite and marble. 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Super Buys on Basic I VIDEO RECORDER PORTABLE VIDEO CAMERAS start at 13 COLOR TV 19 COLOR TV 25 COLOR TV VACUUMS SOFAS up to up to 40 OFF BEDROOM SETS up to 40 OFF 1 BAR-B-- Q SETS REDWOOD Rectangular or Round g 5 K CHAIRS! HIGH BACK rfLOUNGE CHAIRea ("a AKEWOO0 Commission Chairman Ernest Eberhard said approval for the three new employees must be conditional on the county finding the funds to pay them. Commissioners Glen Saunders and Harry Gerlach agreed and approval of the personnel requests was unanimous. 1 1 (SON) Mr. Johnston, who was bom in the Midwest, has lived in Detroit and Los Angeles. He said he liked the cities but didnt want to live in either place. Numerous Awards Since living in Utah, Mr. Johnston has received numerous awards and has been commissioned to create sculptures for such diverse institutions as the Salt Lake Airport Authority, Telema-tio- n Inc., the Salt Lake International Center and the Bountiful Community Church. In addition, his collections have been displayed at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Weber State College, Congregation Kol Ami Synagogue and the General Services Administration Building. An average wall piece runs an art lover between $400 and $500, while the g pieces generally larger, run between $1,000 and $5,000. Mr. Johnson said he tries to keep his works reasonably priced. Sheriff Gets OK to Boost Staff Special to The Tribune FARMINGTON Approval for Davis County Sheriff Brant Johnson to hire six more employees has been given by the Davis County Commission. 12 Now is the time to get started on your election campaign. And a good way to start is to place your advertising message in this special newspaper zone edition. The senate and house district numbers in this zone are as follows. Bountiful's Pigeon Issue Close to Being Resolved BOUNTIFUL 5. Attention! State Senate and House of Representative Candidates 71 now know more about pigeons August The days of the starving artists, whose works gain fame only centuries 4 ' corporations. His work is often too large for private residences. However, thats not always the case. Some of his work is displayed in Salt Lake valley homes. Many of bis wall hangings would fit nicely on a den or living room wall. He admits metal sculpture is not as popular among the general public as paintings or marble sculptures, but it is now gaining acceptance. He said it has long been accepted in the art profes- . 4 VV4' Use Our convenient or unnrmnlnr bankcard. home furnishings Mon.-Thu- r. 10-- 7 FH. 10-- 8 Sat. 10-- 6 Bring Measurements 70 NORTH MAIN BOUNTIFUL Tl. No. 2953425 I I Many Up to Off and more ef |
