R3
reclaimed
reimagined
reborn
Salvatore
Indoor
Outdoor
Anywhere
Salvatore
The Sculpture
My name is Salvatore and I am constructed with over 15 species of reclaimed wood. I am presently undertaking my “Weathering” period outdoors, having been lovingly hand-coated with a unique blend of natural oils. This process and time has made me essentially waterproof and impervious to bugs and rot, as I wish to live until the end of time, if at all possible.
Created by Giles Runeckles, Designer & Maker at ZOOHAUS, I am suited for both indoor or outdoor living. I have the ability to stand alone or hang on a great wall with a French cleat.
Materials & Specification
In keeping with the R3 Initiative, the use of any environmentally sensitive materials was kept to a minimum if used at all. The lumber was sourced end-cuts from ZOOHAUS studio work, commercial waste programs and 3rd party contractor participation.
I stand 98" high when attached with floor brackets. Alternatively, I can have the support brackets removed making me ideal for a grand installation on a larger surface area. The distance from the back to the tip of my nose measures 33" and the greatest width measures 36". And although I look heavy, I'm surprisingly light weighing approximately 112LBS.
For information regarding commissions, sales or rental installations please contact Giles directly with the email form below.
Footnote: I’m thrilled that Giles has kindly undertaken the design and construction of two additional sculptures (friends of mine), Jules and Olivia who will be joining me this summer 2023.
R3 Initiative
The Initiative
The initiative encapsulates the practice where objects and materials are reclaimed, reimagined and reborn. Recycling and repurposing is in my studio DNA and yet has never compromised nor lessened the quality or successful outcome of any project. New materials and technologies are used when called for and always work symbiotically and sympathetically with reclaimed material. This emphasis has often revealed unexpected outcomes and at times presented entirely new and exciting avenues of exploration.
Materials
Effectively there are no materials limitations, although in keeping with the R3 spirit, the use of any environmentally sensitive materials is kept to a minimum if used at all.
Get In Touch
To learn more about Salvatore, Jules, Olivia and other R3 projects drop me an email, I'd love to connect and hear from you.
“By exchanging our stories we also share our knowledge and imagination.”