“The Ascent of Icarus,” which includes an eight foot wingspan, was commissioned as the signature artwork for the Icarus Night Club. Cast gypsum, resin, mixed media.
See how this piece was created
For a limited time only, The Ascent of Icarus, the newest work by artist Philip Hitchcock, at the artist's studio located at 2304 Cherokee Street in St. Louis, MO. Icarus will be on view starting Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 7PM. After that, the sculpture may be viewed by appointment from noon to 4PM, Thursday through Sunday. It will eventually ship to Seattle, Washington, where it will be the namesake centerpiece for Seattle's newest nightspot. Several other pieces of Hitchcock's work will also be on view. Copies of Dark Impressions, The Art of Philip Hitchcock., will also be on hand.