Kendall Pace
Large-scale moasic portraits hand-crafted from thousands of aluminum cans
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Bucking Bronco 48"x 48" recycled aluminum can on board
This mosaic captures the raw thrill of a bucking bronco and its determined rider—a explosive moment of grit, freedom, and untamed energy set against a glowing dusk sky. As a lifelong horse lover, I wanted to start the year of the Fire Horse with this image. I have many childhood memories of playing with plastic horses over dolls, the dizzying excitement of the Houston Rodeo, and the endless pull of the American West—wide open spaces, wanderlust, and spirituality found in nature's vast cathedral. Built from countless colorful scraps, the piece bursts with chaos, color and life; shift your view, and the light reveals new layers, mirroring the wild spirit of the ride itself.
Blue Buffalo 48"x 36" recycled aluminum can on board
Inspired by the American West's rugged beauty, I crafted this piece to honor its iconic symbol: the American bison (commonly called buffalo). I selected the bison over bears, wolves, foxes, or mountain lions for its embodiment of vast landscapes, resilience, and cultural significance—recalling herds that shaped prairies and sustained indigenous peoples for millennia. This mosaic is made entirely from recycled aluminum cans, cut and arranged into the bison's profile, symbolizing renewal and sustainability. I challenged myself with a four-color palette: two blues for depth, orange (blue's color wheel opposite) for contrast, and yellow for warmth, creating a vibrant sunset backdrop.The bison's history in the Southwest spans from the Great Plains to Mexico's Durango and Nuevo León. Millions roamed pre-settlement, supporting ecosystems through grazing. For tribes like the Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache, it provided essentials and spiritual meaning. This artwork evokes the bison's revival, urging protection of heritage and sustainability