This monster-sized anvil brings you the sounds of the ocean

Maskull Lasserre references place, industry, history and sound in his 25-foot-long steel installation.
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Huge works of art are standard fare at the Vancouver Biennale - the exhibition regularly includes large-scale sculpture that confronts the audience in big ways. But this year, the giant anvil that's been dropped in its midst by artist Maskull Lasserre (who you may have bumped into beforeat CBC Arts) might seem a little incongruous with its surroundings...until you get closer.
In this video by filmmaker Josephine Anderson, you'll meet Lasserre and his new work, Acoustic Anvil: A Small Weight to Forge the Sea, as he explains the thought process that went into its creation.
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[@marcuscicero9587]

this guy is happy with what he's doing , he's happy with his life. like genuinely upbeat people

[@denniswhite166]

This piece really moves me. I would love to see it in person. My father owned a metal fabrication shop for over 40 years. Of course his anvil was the centerpiece of his shop. I became an iron worker / welder (now retired for 10 years). I collect miniature anvils with well over 30 in my collection.

[@vikitheviki]

When it comes to anvils size do matter 😁😁

[@thomas.thomas]

Hey! I thought they also show the sound it makes

[@denniswhite166]

I imagine it's like a seashell when you put it up to your ear only louder.

[@kennethomeara9848]

Alec Steele the blacksmith should go see this. The s shape is similar to his logo

[@denniswhite166]

YES!!!

[@andyh8821]

Was this Vancouver washingon or Vancouver canada?

[@gabrielnavarro8721]

Canada : )

[@thomas.thomas]

The real Vancouver ;)

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!, Mike Espo..

[@marcuscicero9587]

how heavy

[@shotgunsam23]

Not sure what sized hammer I will need for this thing

[@denniswhite166]

Borrow Thor's hammer. 😀

[@InfINFINITY]

Thats not sound of ocean. Its time dilation🫣

[@hunters36forgingwoodworkin73]

But is it useful.

[@denniswhite166]

Everyone needs an anvil at some time or another. Even Thor.

[@saanvibanerjee6129]

#1

[@dominicgagnontruchon7981]

honestly when you can put the forge on the anvil you have the perfect anvil

[@garethbaus5471]

I prefer to stand when I am forging.

[@squidVicious442]

@@garethbaus5471 just straddle the horn buddy

[@hardend3872]

holyshit....what is that.!!!?? anvillievable

[@testickles4720]

This comment takes the shit out of holy shit

[@denniswhite166]

Now that's a good one!!!

[@theoldefirme4500]

so its a big fun anvil with a wind hole in it, and he reaaaally sounds like an artist

[@stevenkincaid9220]

Thanks for keeping it in Canada.

[@denniswhite166]

I hope one day it can be shown in the USA. I would love to see it in person. He's made Canada proud.

[@unogazzy84]

Why?

[@IslandMetalForge]

An artist would answer, Why not?

[@thomas.thomas]

It's cool

[@denniswhite166]

@@IslandMetalForge I'm a welder / iron worker and "Why not" is my answer too.