The Fountain

Our new home has a hammered copper fountain that is at least 10 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter. The focal point is a lifesize magnolia tree with philodendron laced inside and a bird and birds nest tucked away on a branch. Around the base are Louisiana iris', Boston ferns, water lilies and blossoms. It is set up in a stone knee wall and has a stone walkway around it.

After a lot of research, I left a message with a local artisan in hopes that he had built it 25 years ago. Last night I got a call and the voice on the other end introduced himself by saying, "I built your fountain". We were delighted.

Turns out Wayne Morgan worked on it for over three years as the owner and he met often to develop it before it was placed in our yard. This particular fountain is clearly one of his favorite works and he knew it needed repair and maintenance. The previous owner had ignored his requests to take care of it.

We look forward to meeting him in person and thanking him for such a wonderful piece of art.


- posted by J-Birds @ 6:39 PM |