Rainbow Angel is a tribute to Matt King; a grimy, sassy Texan with great style and unusually expressive elbows. This sculpture holds Matt’s seat at our bar, saving a spot for him in physical reality with us. We know he’s saving a seat for us in the afterlife.
Rainbow Angel is an homage to our friend and his physical idiosyncrasies. There’s something about knowing these details that connects those of us who love him. It's proof to ourselves that we'll never forget the angle of his boots or the curve of his posture when he told a story.
This is a gift to those of you who knew him (and to those who never did): If you ever see this playful creature out of the corner of your eye, he’s probably just stopping by to tip his hat, stick his fingers in your food, and remind you this gorgeous life is full of both darkness and rainbows. Here’s to you, Matty.