The Ultimate Truth

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Hello Everyone.First of all I would like to introduce myself. My name is Noah Z Brock and I am a metal sculptor. I graduated from Florida State University in 2009 with a Bachelors of Science in Studio Art. I first started welding in 2005 when I was a freshman at FSU. I mostly taught myself how to do everything I do, although there were a few key helpers along the way. I MIG weld almost everything because most of my projects don't require anything else.My latest sculpture project is destined for downtown Chattanooga, TN as part of their "Art on Main" exhibition. It will be put on display for two years on the sidewalk on main street. I started building on July 1st and I just dropped off the sculpture at the sandblaster August 15th. This is by far the most challenging project I have taken on.My website: http://noahzbrock.com/Please take a look at my Facebook page for all of the build pictures.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3832224&type=1But here are a fewThis is my proposal:The Ultimate Truth gets its name from the Buddhist belief that  “form is emptiness, emptiness is form.” Everything can be perceived as empty because everything is changing. It is only when we break everything down that we realize what we are.  This concept is emulated in the sculpture through the broken down structure of the teardrop shape.  It is made of over 400 rings that make it one object and many at the same time.  Looking at and through this form combines its elemental feel with the surroundings. It inspires the viewer to think more about the intangible world.  The form also inspires rebirth since it represents one of the basic building blocks of life, water. I found out I was accepted on June 29th. Installation will be the first or second week in September. Keep in mind I work 40 hours a week on top of this.This is by far the largest and most substantial sculpture that I have ever done.This is my progress so far:designed in Rhino 3dbuild base and transport stand400ft of .125"x1" flat bar140ft of .25" round barbase ring mountedbottom of the guideI laid out a grid to form the top parts of the guide from my 3d modelAutoCAD WS on my ipad2forming the top guide pieceslooking down
Reply:the guide mostly complete12" diameter rings ready to weldgrinding jig23 12" rings finishedmore ringsthis is how I'm making the circlesmore 8" cirlces
Reply:I made little triangle shaped plates that fill the gaps between the circles around the base circle. This added so much strength to the whole structure that it can now be climbed.I started constructing the transport frameThis is my solution to the stability of the structure. I cut templates out of cardboard and transferred them onto .125 steel, cut them out with a jigsaw, then welded from the bottom.This is my friend using the cold cut saw that I recently got access to. This allows me to precisely cut pipe sections easily. It takes roughly 2 minutes per cut, but when compared to rolling, welding, and grinding, this is much better.40 pieces of 3" schedule 10 pipe. Took about 2 hours to cut thesede-burred an ready to weldstarting on some 4" sch. 10. I have to cut halfway and then flip it in order to cut all the way through. The maximum cut on the saw is 4".
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Reply:on the trailer ready to go to sand blastingat the sandblastersThere are more pictures on my Facebook page if interested.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3832224&type=1Last edited by nzbrock; 08-16-2011 at 08:07 PM.
Reply:That's nice..You get all the fun jobs.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:bravo true work of art i salute youLincoln Power Arc 4000 Thermal Arc Fabricator 252 iThermal arc 186Thermal Arc 26 tigTweeko 200 amp spool gunHobart AirForce 400WP-17V-12R
Reply:You have a true talent and even more patience! No way could I sit still long enough to do that. My A.D.D. would have me up a wall.I think you have my exact Coldsaw but yours is in better condition than mine!Nice work.http://jackalopefab.com/MM210Synchrowave 200DXMiller XMT350 w/60series feederMiller Bobcat 250 with SGA 100 and spoolgunHTP PlasmaFull Machine shop with everything
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Reply:Very original; that piece of art will fit rite in with the atmosphere in downtown Chattanooga. I live about 5 minutes from there, and it's a great little city. Where was this art contest held at??
Reply:I often don't understand "art", but that is simply amazing. (stunning and awe inspiring come to mind)
Reply:Originally Posted by DemonSpeederVery original; that piece of art will fit rite in with the atmosphere in downtown Chattanooga. I live about 5 minutes from there, and it's a great little city. Where was this art contest held at??
Reply:By the way:I am driving up from Tallahassee on Septemeber 1st, installing on the 2nd, and there is a reception on the 3rd. The reception will be 4-6pm at the Crash Pad.
Reply:Do you know where you sculpture will be placed in Chattanooga, what street etc??
Reply:Originally Posted by DemonSpeederDo you know where you sculpture will be placed in Chattanooga, what street etc??
Reply:Sweet, I'm from Ringgold!
Reply:Dude, thats just plain cool [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Your art is some nice stuff. I have a local artist around the corner and it looks like giant lego's. Just plain and boring in my eyes.
Reply:Nice! I like how you transferred the curves for your armature.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:I have heard of artists who put themselves into their work but I think this is the first time I have actually SEEN it!  Stunning.(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Amazing Noah!!! Welcome to the site. I love your work. "Future Vision" is really great too. Nice site. Gonna add it to my bookmark collection for sure. Can't wait to see more!200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Very cool to see the process develop. One question though... My ignorance of such things is showing but I'm curious why you chose to endure the long cut times associated with the cold cut saw? Would an abrasive chop saw have distorted the Sch. 10 pipe or was it another reason that you avoided putting that much heat into the smaller circles?Thanks for posting the great photos!Eric
Reply:Originally Posted by Welding_SwedeVery cool to see the process develop. One question though... My ignorance of such things is showing but I'm curious why you chose to endure the long cut times associated with the cold cut saw? Would an abrasive chop saw have distorted the Sch. 10 pipe or was it another reason that you avoided putting that much heat into the smaller circles?Thanks for posting the great photos!Eric
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Noah,Just had a look at your site as well.....some really nice work.Future Vision is slightly reminiscent of Anish Kapoors work, Dismemberment Site 1, located at Alan Gibbs "The Farm" art collection in New Zealand.If you haven't checked it out, it's well worth a look. http://designisborn.com/?p=1431
Reply:Originally Posted by nzbrockI even priced out having all of my smaller circles cut by the metal supplier, came out to be $2500....Originally Posted by bert the welderholy shinto! You need a new metal supplier. Mine has a big digital horizontal band saw that has an auto advance, so they just set it and forget it.  ........I see a horiz. band saw in your future.
Reply:Sandblasted and ready for the powder coater!
Reply:I bet the sandblasters had fun.
Reply:Originally Posted by nnamssorxelaI bet the sandblasters had fun.
Reply:Ohhhh, the ultimate  TruthI thought I read ultimate tooth.Like Mutley'sThe Truth looks good though.Hopefully the Truth will set Nzbrock free.Last edited by denrep; 08-19-2011 at 10:46 AM.
Reply:That is totally awesome!  Keep up the good work, can't wait to see it powder coated.
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Reply:Blue, hmmm...  must be a male sculpture... The shape reminds me of a  large marine plant or animal or maybe an amoeba but  larger.   Very organic and multi cell like  with the circles as theme.I have rough cut torched off at both ends  ~ 8'   2 7/8" posts.  I clean up the one UP end so I can make a nice fence... I have maybe 100 circles about an inch thick laying around  in a trough each one rough on one side from the torch cut  and smooth on the other side from the abrasive saw.... I've often wondered what to do with them, can't seem to throw them away to scrap... maybe integrate them into a gate?  Inspired  Very keen results,  what's next?Last edited by PapaLion; 08-29-2011 at 10:45 PM.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
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Reply:Very nice. looks like something that should be outside Seattle's EMP. with all the rain we get and all.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
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Reply:Originally Posted by JTDUCATIGreat job man!
Reply:that is really nice, my wife said Beautiful!
Reply:I really like it.  you did an awesome job.  the older i get the more i appreciate art and crafts.  you have accomplished at both.What would be the price if you were selling it?
Reply:Well I finished the install this weekend in Chattanooga. I drove up from Tallahassee with my brother and met my parents on the way. I had a great time and couldn't of done it with out them. There are some great people in Chattanooga and they were all willing to help with the install, even though it was pushing 100 degrees outside.local artist Isaac Duncan III welding bolts onto the padIt will be in this location for 2 yearsand yes I got inside it one last time... hahaThere are many more photos in my Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3832224&type=1nzbsculpture.comwww.facebook.com/NZBSculpt
Reply:Here is also a little article in the local paperhttp://www.nooga.com/15366_new-colle...-on-southside/nzbsculpture.comwww.facebook.com/NZBSculpt
Reply:Originally Posted by Scott YoungI really like it.  you did an awesome job.  the older i get the more i appreciate art and crafts.  you have accomplished at both.What would be the price if you were selling it?