| 36 × 22 × 43 cm |
BUD from the ODD BIRDS collection is a tribute to Bud Spencer – and to what most people associate with him: his films alongside Terence Hill. With unconventional methods and a heart in the right place, he embodied a hard-hitting action comedian with an almost comic-book-like sense of invincibility.
The kind-hearted grumpy bear, a stubborn but righteous giant who, with a cigar in the corner of his mouth and a black bowler hat on his head, gives the bad guys a run for their money. For anyone who grew up with Bud Spencer and still smiles at the sight of him today, BUD is more than just an object of light. Not just any old piece, but one with real cult potential.
What many people don’t know: Carlo Pedersoli was a personality who was more than just film history: a law graduate, film and television actor, successful swimmer and Olympic participant (1952 in Helsinki and 1956 in Melbourne), water polo player, musician, composer and even founder of the airline Mistral Air.
Films such as “Four Fists for a Hallelujah”, “Two Heavenly Dogs on the Road to Hell” or “Two Like Pitch and Brimstone” were the introduction to cinema for many of the boomer generation. Pithy lines such as “Has anyone ever cut your hair with a sledgehammer?” stuck with them – clear, uncomplicated and without heavy themes. With this humor and hilariously staged fights, Bud Spencer still connects generations today – from grandparents to grandchildren.
BUD doesn’t just feel at home indoors. As an outdoor lighting object , it is also just right in the garden or on the patio – between plants, on a wall or in a deliberately chosen spot. During the day, the shape and color are effective, while in the evening the warm light takes over and brings a calm, pleasant atmosphere to the surroundings.
An object that takes its place. And whose luminous glass colors are convincing even if you don’t know the films at all.
The ODD BIRDS traveled to the premiere of the BONZOs in an easy-going Oldsmobile. Actually, a black stretch limousine was supposed to bring the whole flock of birds to the summer exhibition in Königswinter. But BUD quickly rented an old pickup truck. UDO stayed cool and actually thought it was pretty good … Finally someone is just doing their thing again.
In the summer of 2019, Stani Jan Borowski’s ODD BIRDS hatched successfully from glowing glass for the very first time. In 2020, a second brood of charismatic characters followed—each one falling out of the societal nest of “normality.” All of them are outsiders, outcasts, misunderstood, black sheep or eccentrics who made it to world fame. They captivate us, fascinate us and move us. Why? Perhaps because they ask us to stand by ourselves and courageously go our own way.
Here you can see the video produced by Stani Jan Borowski in the glass manufactory for the presentation of his "second brood".
Every „Odd Bird“ is a real TYPE with its own character traits. A selection of these birds can be seen in the Borowski Gallery Düsseldorf. Paul Hilgärtner is in charge of our showroom and looks forward to helping you decide on these special objects.
Berliner Allee 23
40212 Düsseldorf
Germany
Tel.: 0049 (0)211 322520
Email: duesseldorf@borowski-gallery.com
Every outdoor space is enhanced by light – it creates a sense of safety and adds a special atmosphere.
Our light objects are designed as outdoor sculptures and easily withstand the effects of wind and weather all year round. Of course, they can also be used indoors.
Add a touch of enchantment to your favorite spot in the garden or on your balcony! Whether as a cheerful eye-catcher among your flower beds, a striking art piece on the lawn, or playfully placed in a tree or on your house wall – there are no limits to your creativity. In summer, they invite you to linger with their ambient glow. In winter, they defy frost and darkness, bringing cheer with their vibrant colors and warm light.
The light objects come with a 6-meter outdoor cable.
Bulbs are included.
Each object shown here embodies the craftsmanship of our glassmakers. Behind each of the objects that appear so light, cheerful and colorful is a complex, often sweaty manufacturing process. Today only a few people or manufactories master the old, demanding craft of the glassmaker.
In the Borowski Glass Studio you can work with almost all known techniques of cold and hot glass processing - this enables the artists to realize challenging visions and constant new, experimental ideas.
The three brothers Stani-Jan, Wiktor and Pawel Borowski learned how to use the glass pipe and the glowing material from scratch. While Wiktor mainly takes care of sales, Pawel and Stani-Jan work in the factory on site every day at the glass furnace.
Mouth-blown and traditionally handcrafted glass objects may have minor color and shape deviations that are unavoidable for manufacturing reasons. Air inclusions in the glass are a sign of the handmade product and should not be regarded as a defect. There may be deviations of a few centimeters in the size specifications.
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The friendly figures and characters of the OUTDOOR OBJECTS ensure “fabulous” encounters in gardens and parks – in the true sense of the word. As if from another world chameleons, birds, armadillos, and all sorts of creatures appear – bringing a little piece of their world into our own. The OUTDOOR OBJECTS create a wonderful link to their environment – inviting their owners to smile, dream and linger. These highly individual, happy visitors will enliven your garden or balcony and give your favourite spot a very special magic.
The OUTDOOR OBJECTS are weatherproof and can stand outside all year long. All these art objects are handmade and hand blown with the utmost care.
When fastening your object, you should make sure that it stands securely and does not wibble or tip over, even in wind or knocks. Use the mounting eyelets we provide for this purpose. Position your object so that it is safe from falling rocks or braking branches. Keep in mind that the objects are very heavy due to their quality and protruding parts (e.g. beaks, eyes, ears, tails, crowns) are not suitable as handles.
Delivery is available to the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Cyprus.
For delivery options to the United Kingdom, please contact us directly: Tel: +49 (0)2223 9054811 | Email: info@borowski-glas.de
Shipping to the mentioned delivery areas is free of charge!
Please note that deliveries to countries outside the EU may incur customs and import fees for which the buyer is responsible.
The goods will be dispatched after confirmed receipt of payment.
Delivery times are 2-3 working days, 2-3 weeks or 4-6 weeks depending on the product and stock. Please refer to the information on the respective product page for the delivery time.
Deliveries outside the EU may be delayed by customs.
We attach great importance to the packaging and transport security of our glass art works. Nevertheless, please check the delivery upon receipt for any transport damage and let us know immediately!
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