wings are made of bronze, brass, copper and sterling silver. I wanted to show the preciousness of the human spirit.
I also worked with a master machinist to construct the specially designed base for the piece. I needed to keep her ‘flying’ and not add gravity with a heavy base. I think we succeeded.”
She concluded with, “This work of art symbolizes mankind’s quest for beauty, perfection and freedom. Man can and must rise to greater heights.”
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During the tour of her beautiful waterside studio in Clearwater, Florida, I asked Nina why she had chosen to work in bronze. She explained, “ I create human emotions, hopes and truths and make them in bronze. I want them to last through time.”
I traveled north and met with Nina in her