ROCKY

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Light object | Special edition

The screenplay for the film about Rocky, who comes from a poor background and boxes his way to the top, was written by Sylvester Stallone. At that time, the 28-year-old actor was living from hand to mouth due to a lack of engagements. “Rocky” was awarded with 3 Oscars in 1977.

9 kg

26 × 22 × 40 cm

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SKU: 30-85 Categories: Light Object, Specials, OUTDOOR OBJECTS, ODD BIRDS, ODD BIRDS 2021 Tags: Boxer, fight, Movie star

Description

Boxer with cult status

Rocky Balboa stands for perseverance, willpower and an unshakeable belief in oneself like almost no other character. Not a perfect hero, but one who falls, gets up again and carries on. This spirit has made him an icon far beyond the boxing ring.

Battle scars in glass

The ROCKY light object from the ODD BIRDS collection gets to the heart of this attitude. ROCKY has short, strong arms with red boxing gloves. The apricot-colored glass body with black stripes bears the implied world championship belt with the hero’s name. One eye is clear and amber-colored, the other matt violet and puffy – a clear “violet”. The slightly purple tint on the tip of the beak is reminiscent of a damaged nose. In addition, the bulging, asymmetrically overlapping lips – like after the last rounds of a tough fight.

Attitude instead of high gloss

ROCKY is no decorative lightweight. It stands there as if it has already been through a few rounds – and that’s exactly what makes it interesting. In the garden, on the patio or indoors, it creates a friendly, warm accent thanks to its pastel base color. As soon as you spot the typical details, it is clear who is meant – and a smile follows all by itself. However, it is not a smoothly polished decorative object, but a statement with rough edges and small imperfections. For everyone who knows: It doesn’t have to be perfect to be convincing – just genuine.

The third brood

Special edition ODD BIRDS

The third brood

The third ODD BIRDS brood in 2021 was dedicated to icons from art, music, film and fantasy. Instead of realistic portraits, free, humorous interpretations are created that playfully take up the typical characteristics and traits of the role models.

Thus, this edition brings together creative geniuses and fictional screen characters. Molten glass is transformed into distinctive objects full of personality — handcrafted, vibrant in color, and rich in small details waiting to be discovered.

A collection for anyone who enjoys extraordinary personalities and unusual glass design.

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ZORRO

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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.

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Berliner Allee 23
40212 Düsseldorf
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Tel.: 0049 (0)211 322520
Email: duesseldorf@borowski-gallery.com

Light object

BOROWSKI Light Objects

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.

Elegant, atmospheric – and a little bit magical

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.

Manual Work

A Fusion of Tradition, Craftsmanship and Innovation

Exclusive glass art from the Borowski glass factory

Each object shown here reflects the craftsmanship of our glassmakers. What appears lighthearted, playful, and full of color is in fact created through a demanding and often physically challenging production process. Today, only a small number of people and glass studios worldwide still master the traditional art of glassmaking.

At the Borowski Glass Studio, nearly all known techniques of hot and cold glassworking can be applied. This exceptional range of possibilities allows our artists to continuously develop new ideas and bring even highly ambitious, experimental visions to life in glass.

The brothers Stani-Jan, Wiktor, and Pawel Borowski learned to work with the blowpipe and molten glass from the ground up. While Wiktor primarily oversees sales, Pawel and Stani-Jan still work daily at the furnace in the glass studio themselves.

As each object is mouth-blown and traditionally handcrafted, slight variations in color, shape, and size are unavoidable. Small air inclusions in the glass are characteristic features of genuine handcrafted studio glass and should not be regarded as flaws, but rather as signs of its individual production process.

Outdoor Objects

OUTDOOR OBJECTS

SUNNY AND SAFE – IN ALL WEATHERS

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 & Shipping

Delivery areas:

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 costs:

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.

Delivery times:

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.

Shipping methods:

By DHL: one or more small objects will be sent to you in one package by DHL.
You can get larger objects by shipping agency. They will contact you to arrange an appointment.

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!