{"title":"Jay Titus - Street Art Sculpture ~ July's Featured Artist","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring his degree work, Jay experimented with unconventional materials and the use of found object in his sculptural works. As a high school teacher, Jay experimented with his own artwork, moving from canvas and a more painterly style to painting on metal, while further manipulating the surfaces and textures in abstraction of his subject matter. His current work is inspired by many of the sculptures he has seen in his travels or studied throughout his career. Sculptural imagery combined with manipulated metal rally to explore perspectives on society and sense of self in today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pursuit-of-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"The Pursuit Of...","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe subject of The Statue Of Liberty is painted on metal and includes 4 directional street signs. The Statue Of Liberty has come to represent hope and opportunity for immigrants arriving on American shores, our country has gone the opposite direction in deporting illegal immigrants. The coins in the composition are all international currency but is so vital to today's current events. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title references the idea of happiness but I wanted that to be left open ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" x 40\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42439717027929,"sku":"JTi1","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi1_ThePursuitOf_MixedMedia_36x40__1000.jpg?v=1782672723"},{"product_id":"present-moment-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"The Present Moment","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe subject of Buddha is painted on top of metal and includes six directional street signs. The arrows of the street signs point inward to the subject of the Buddha sculpture. There is also a JCT (junction) sign under the head and mind of Buddha. Buddha sculptures represent the human potential for spiritual awakening, inner peace, and the ultimate truth of reality. The use of keys throughout the composition is symbolic of the unlocking happiness which is what  Buddha represents. I wanted this to be a statement on finding happiness and appreciating what people have at any point in time. The title The Present Moment references that objective but also the moment a viewer looks at the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" x 40\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316806516825,"sku":"JTi2","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi2_ThePresentMoment_MixedMedia_36x40__1000.jpg?v=1782672669"},{"product_id":"just-passing-through-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"Just Passing Through","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1ml\" class=\"ii gt adO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1mk\" class=\"a3s aiL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-399\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\" class=\"gmail_signature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe subject is a sculpture of an angel. This is the type of sculpture  you would see on top of a grave.  The title Just Passing Through was meant to be a reminder that we do not get to live our lives indefinitely. To further the point I used hands from clocks throughout the composition as a symbol of time reminding us that our time is limited. I think this piece is a positive reminder that you should live your life while you have a life to live.\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo ajU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Show trimmed content\" data-tooltip=\"Show trimmed content\" role=\"button\" class=\"ajR\" id=\":1ng\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" class=\"ajT\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1mu\" class=\"hq gt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" x 40\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316808122457,"sku":"JTi3","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi3_JustPassingThrough_MixedMedia_36x40__1000.jpg?v=1782672227"},{"product_id":"hurricane-season-sculpture-mixed-media-jay-titus","title":"Hurricane Season","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe subject of this piece is a section of Bernini's sculpture \"The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa\".  As a Floridian my entire life, I know what it is to deal with hurricanes. Most Floridians do. There is this feeling of dread that you get when one is coming towards you or for that matter anywhere near you. Even then, there is an abundance of uncertainty as to what is actually going to transpire. All the while you are very aware that there is absolutely nothing you can do to control the situation. Hurricanes seem to change direction on a whim. Somehow I thought that the expression of Teresa captured that feeling that we as Floridian's experience when a hurricane watch becomes a warning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" x 40\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316809498713,"sku":"JTi4","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi4_HurricaneSeason_MixedMedia_36x40__1000.jpg?v=1782672600"},{"product_id":"begin-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"Begin","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adO\" id=\":1vk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":1vj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-461\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"gmail_signature\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFound objects include circular saw blades.  I used a street sign with the word Begin because it works as a command. The subject is a sculpture from the Greek and Roman time period with an expression that ties into the idea of a person in control that could easily be giving the command to Begin. \n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo ajU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1wf\" class=\"ajR\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Show trimmed content\" aria-label=\"Show trimmed content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"ajT\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hq gt\" id=\":1vt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22\" x 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316809990233,"sku":"JTi5","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi5_Begin_MixedMedia_22x22__400.jpg?v=1782672554"},{"product_id":"fifteen-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"Fifteen","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adO\" id=\":1yt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":1ys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-492\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"gmail_signature\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt uses inverted license plates and a speed limit sign. Fifteen is what the speed limit is and if you see this work face to face the viewer can make out the fifteen under the subject's hand. I used a section of the sculpture \"Abduction of a Sabine Woman\" by Giambologna. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo ajU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1zo\" class=\"ajR\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Show trimmed content\" aria-label=\"Show trimmed content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"ajT\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hq gt\" id=\":1z2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22\" x 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316810317913,"sku":"JTi6","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi6_Fifteen_MixedMedia_22x22__400.jpg?v=1782672466"},{"product_id":"satellite-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"Satellite","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adO\" id=\":227\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":226\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-523\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"gmail_signature\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI used a section of a Satellite TV dish and many lines that were cut from various street signs which provides a strong sense of movement. The subject is a sculpture of a woman who was looking up at the heavens. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo ajU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":232\" class=\"ajR\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Show trimmed content\" aria-label=\"Show trimmed content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"ajT\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hq gt\" id=\":22g\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22\" x 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316811825241,"sku":"JTi7","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi7_Satellite_MixedMedia_22x22__400.jpg?v=1782672402"},{"product_id":"handle-it-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"Handle It","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis piece was done by using the top off of a tool box that I smashed down flat. The subject is a sculpture of a head that had no torso or body. It was a sculpture I ran into when we visited the Netherlands. It allowed me to take a picture of it looking down on the head. I incorporated keys as found object emulating from the base of the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media Metal Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22\" x 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jay Titus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316812251225,"sku":"JTi8","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/8600\/files\/JTi8_HandleIt_MixwdMedia_22x22__400.jpg?v=1782672365"},{"product_id":"ella-sculpture-mixed-metal-jay-titus","title":"Ella","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eElla is the name of my daughter and is a professional ballerina. The subject of this piece is a ballerina sculpture that I took a picture of when my wife and I visited the Kroller - Muller museum in the village of Otterlo in the Netherlands. I used an extreme perspective on the shot sometimes called a dog eye view. She is looking down on the viewer. 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