Gabriel Weather Vane c. 1939

Lucille Chabot made this Gabriel Weather Vane with metal, and maybe some paint or dye. It's lovely to see how the copper hues create depth and shadow, and I wonder if she let the metal oxidize naturally, or if she encouraged that green-blue patina. The marks aren't about hiding the process; they highlight the transformation of the metal itself. Look closely and you’ll see how the light seems to catch the curves and edges, giving the figure a sense of movement, as if the angel is truly gliding through the air. That cross right through the center feels so important for balance, too. I'm reminded of work by Elizabeth Murray, another artist whose forms take on an almost cartoonish quality through simple, powerful lines. There's a conversation happening across time, a way of pushing the boundaries of form and material to express something deeply personal.