So I just stumbled across this unique fire pit that is shaped liked the earth with cut outs of the continents where the flames come out, and it got me thinking...
My initial reaction was, "wow it looks like watching the earth in flames from above, it kind of freaks me out." I showed a few people and got varied responses that started some really interesting conversations which made me re-think my position. It is definitely not your ordinary, run of the mill fire pit. It's more like a functional sculpture piece. One that wouldn't just go unnoticed but would start people talking about much more than the fire pit itself. It also made me think of one of the statements that I have always carried around since I first heard it in art school, "Great art creates great emotion; it gets you thinking or talking and transcends the work into a dialogue. Something that makes you apathetic just disappears." I kind of see this fire pit like that — it doesn't provoke talk about the pit itself, but it gives an opportunity for people to discuss what it represents and how it affects them.
I still don't think I would put it in my backyard, but I do like that it exists and has made me think a bit this morning. What are your thoughts?
If you're in love and must have one for yourself, this fire pit can be had for $1,499 (on sale!) at Outdoor Living.
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Wow
Fantastic.
There are some great handmade firestoves out there. These, made by metal sculptor Clark Ashton, are my favorite: 16 Stoves
Double wow
Rather intriguing, though with apocalyptic overtones. And is it just me, or does the African continent seem to have drifted, and Europe completely disappeared?
I love it, but I would NEVER pay that much for it ... okay, maybe if I was a billionaire. Maybe.
I'd have it and I'd even pay that much for it, if all the priority stuff was paid for first... Totally amazing!
I think it is attractive as a sculptural object.
For an actual fire pit, I'd like to be able to see the flames from all sides.
Its funny that you posted this today because last night in my environmental science class someone used this pic in their presentation on global warming lol.
Kinda reminds you that having a fire just for the fun of it isn't great for the Earth, not just from the global warming perspective but because of the soot, etc., emitted from open fires.
It's totally cool-looking, though.
awesome
The imagery isn't THAT disturbing. It's not like the only possible interpretation is "The human race is being burned to death!" This piece provokes responses in all sorts of themes: oxidation, permanence/change, water holding fire, solidity vs. liquidity vs. whatever flame is, etc. I don't mind that it's not completely geographically correct. The suggestion is enough. Well done.
That's not Africa. It's Greenland.
Honestly, while other people contemplate the symbolism etc., my only real thought when I look at it is "how on Earth do you shovel the ash out afterward?" Is the side that isn't facing the camera open, or do you actually have to go in through Africa to shovel it out? They make a point of noting, in the product description, that it is completely able to host fires for years to come, but if you have to maneuver through the continents to clean it after you have a fire, it seems like a huge pain.
I just purchased and it is worth every penny in my mind. I went through several Home Depot/Lowe's Fire Pits over the last 10 years that were not inexpensive and failed after continuous use 1-2 years. This baby is built to last and can hold 25 pieces of wood at once - burn baby burn
Lowes sells Ashe Vacuum for $75 that will hold full night of burning -easy empty catch basket for dumping easilty