Carbon is often called the “building block of life” due to its’ ability  to bond to itself and to most other nonmetallic elements, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur, and hydrogen.  Aside from being one of the strongest, lightest methods of composite construction it has the inherent ability to turn even the most mundane object into something that turns heads.  I don’t know what it is about car guys and things made out of carbon fiber but we just can’t get enough.  Hell, I’ve seen toilet seats made out of the stuff and thought “I’ve GOT to get one of those!”

Maybe it’s just the subconscious correlation between carbon fiber and all things cool.  F1 cars, experimental airplanes, hydro-planes, you name it.  If it’s fast and light I’ll give you dollars to donuts it is made out of carbon fiber.  No matter the reason, it’s inarguably mesmerizing to behold.

I’ve also discovered it’s a blast to work with.  During the past few months I’ve found that carbon fiber can be temperamental requiring a minute attention to detail and finesse.  Nevertheless it’s a fascinating, intriguing medium.  So much so that I’ve decided to add carbon fiber to my sculpture repertoire.  Vintage cars and hand-forming aluminum will always be my first love but what better way to expand and compliment my past sculptures than to create their modern brethren out of carbon fiber?  Expanding my sculpture media broadens my possibilities and opens a whole new world of incredible cars to pay tribute to.

If my new foray into the world of carbon fiber goes according to plan I will have two sculptures this year for Cavallino.  Two stunning icons of Ferrari that represent the lineage, and evolution of manufacturing and design in one grand gesture.  The stage is set and the plan is in motion.  If everything goes well I hope to share these new sculptures with you less than six months from today.