For thousands of years and across innumerable cultures, bird nests have been a symbol of home, protection and prosperity.  They speak to building a strong foundation for family and community, to abundance and to the potential for the future.

The nest embodies ingenuity and hard work – the foundations necessary to build home and community.  Nestled safely inside is a golden egg, a symbol of the prosperity and potential made possible by strong, vital communities.

This light-hearted sculpture conveys a powerful message; that amidst the challenges and complexity of life, there is always the promise of growth, beauty, and opportunity.

I create all my sculptures using centuries-old blacksmithing techniques and I very much enjoy using the skills I've honed over 35 years to produce an image of something as fragile and delicate as a bird nest and egg in a form that is durable enough to last for generations.

The sculpture is finished with an industrial enamel, making it durable and weather resistant.  The egg has a golden patina and the feathers scattered within the nest have a blue patina.

The only maintenance required is occasional cleaning with water.

ARTIST:  Paul Reimer

YEAR:  2024

MEDIA:  Hand-forged iron

DIMENSIONS:  12" high  x  36" diameter

LOCATION:  Art Around The Corner, St. George, UT, USA