Sunsphere Showcase (details)

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Alpha & Omega (detail)

White Tiger Promenade (detail)

An opportunity to collect a fine work of art representing a perspective of Knoxville's history is now available. The 1982 World's Fair was held in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Sunsphere was the theme structure representing energy. The painting, by Neranza Blount, depicting the Sunsphere is executed in oil on linen, and is sized 36" x 60".  It is painted with photorealistic style, combining the exterior and interior views. 

Sunsphere Showcase (details)

     A star being born.

The first sign of life.

     An egg being fertilized.

A star dying.

     The universe expanding. 

White Tiger at Knoxville Zoo pacing through a floral fantasy

Oil on canvas painted with photorealistic style in surreal space.

 The exterior is shown from various angles during different weather conditions, changing its appearance of gold to a soft hue of silver. 

There is also a view of it during construction with only half of the panes installed, exposing the skeletal framework beneath. 

The interior is shown with views seen from the upper and lower observation decks.  Reflections in the glass reveal the restaurant setting that occupied the sphere during the fair.

The painting entitled, Sunsphere Showcase, involves over 300 hours of work and is priced at $14,000. 

 

This oil painting, Sunsphere Showcase, may be viewed in the office of the Chief of the Knoxville Fire Department.  Feel Free to Contact: Chief Robert Key, 865.595.4468.

Sunsphere Showcase (details)

Rust Inclusion

in a Quartz Crystal

(detail)