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| Date | 3/19/2007 9:50:50 AM |
| Written By | FloorBizMedia |
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| Abstract | Guests at Coverings 2007 will be greeted with a remarkable 15’ x 13’ waterjet cut mural depicting the vivid details of Chicago’s impressive skyline created by Harri Aalto, co-owner and waterjet artist of Creative Edge Mastershop, Inc... |
| Article | Guests at Coverings 2007 will be greeted with a remarkable 15’ x 13’ waterjet cut mural depicting the vivid details of Chicago’s impressive skyline created by Harri Aalto, co-owner and waterjet artist of Creative Edge Mastershop, Inc. A unique fusion of 25 bold colors and varying textures, this ornate mural was inspired by the dramatic skyline of Chicago and created with precision waterjet technology from stone, ceramic, porcelain and metal products. Thousands of individually handcrafted and cut pieces make up the 1,500 pound structure of waterjet artistry that will hang on the walls of McCormick Place in a major walkway that connects the main garage and the West building. “The mural combines a certain amount of realism and imaginative interpretations,” said Aalto. “It captures the look and feeling of Chicago, the ‘stone’ city. People will be able to recognize at least 20 buildings that are made out of granite and marble, just like the original structure of the buildings depicted.” For the mural, Aalto selected from his firm’s collection of marble, granite, porcelain, Italian glass and solid metals. Aalto used actual pieces of granite to portray the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building, two monumental jet black buildings in Chicago’s skyline. Luxurious Gold Tiles from Steuler-Fliesen, German manufacturer of high-quality ceramic tile, highlight areas of the mural and brighten the windows of the buildings. Because tight grout joints are essential to capture the minute details of the mural, Aalto used LATICRETE® SpectraLOCK™ Pro grout with the SpectraLOCK Dazzle component to complete the installation, adding a shimmering, metallic component to the mural. Creative Edge Mastershop is the largest and most experienced independent waterjet fabrication and design company in the United States. The company designs and fabricates a variety of architectural and industrial products using its high technology, computer controlled waterjet cutting process. Attendees can meet the artist, Harri Aalto, face-to-face at Coverings exhibit # 4768. For more information, contact Annie Aalto, designer, at: Creative Edge Masterhop, 601 S. 23rd Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556, or email: annie@cec-waterjet.com. Visit the web at: www.cec-waterjet.com, or call 641-472-8145. |