Lift: A Metal Sculpture and an Epic Voyage

A project in Gainesville, FL by Leslie Tharp
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Lift is a large 3-piece hot air balloon inspired sculpture made from forged and fabricated steel.
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Backers: 133
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $7,001 of $6,700
Dates: Nov 12th -> Dec 11th (30 days)
Project By: Leslie Tharp
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Latest News

We did it!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We met the goal during the night with 124 hands on deck! Thank you for supporting this project. I hope to speak with each of you over the next couple days and thank you personally. It really means so much to me that you chose to back this project so... (Read More)

Studio Visit! Model Building and Basket Weaving

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It's the final countdown now with only 35 hours to go. Please help me spread the word! Every little contributions really makes a difference! I want to thank you all for your incredible support of this project so far and share with you a little part... (Read More)

Weaving Hot Metal

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I have finally settled on a weave pattern for the basket benches! click on Project Update #2: Weaving Hot Metal to see all the photos! I've gone back and forth with a few different patterns, but in the end the weave that is most like a real hot air... (Read More)

Trip to AZ delayed just long enough for local install!

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 6 days to go!! Please tell your friends about this project and encourage them to tell others. We're at 63% today and are going to need a big push to reach the goal! I also have a project update to share- The install date for Scottsdale has... (Read More)

Artist hopes Kickstarter campaign, project will take off

December 3rd - via: alligator.org
GAINESVILLE, FL - A Gainesville artist has a high-flying vision, and she’s turning to Kickstarter for help. UF alumna Leslie Tharp said her ambition is to make a steel sculpture of hot air balloons to display at a large art exhibition in Arizona. (Read More)

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