La Dolce Vita

Usually people do not utter “bronze sculpture” and “swimming pool” in the same breath. But for two Arizona collectors the novel combination makes perfect sense: they have placed La Dolce Vita and La Serenade poolside to create an outdoor Mediterranean living space.

Poolside Art

Meet the Lona Lee and Ed Thull, husband-and-wife collectors in Arizona. The Thulls live in a Tuscan-inspired home nestled at the base of the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix. Like many Arizonians, the couple swims daily and considers their pool area to be an extension of their home’s inside living area.

“When I saw Craig’s Italian-inspired pieces, I fell in love with them. I knew they would look fantastic positioned outdoors where we could enjoy seeing them from so many areas of our home,” said Lona Lee.

La Serenade

Outdoor Sculpture Care

The Thulls care for their outdoor sculpture in exactly the right way: they avoid splashing with chlorinated water and give the pieces a quick monthly waxing to shield them from the Arizona sunshine.

Buying Inspiration

You may be surprised to hear that the Thulls did not choose La Serenade and La Dolce Vita to fulfill an interior design goal.

“We don’t buy to decorate,” Lona Lee says. “Our home is filled with family mementos and art that we truly love. I bought these pieces because of the emotions I felt when I first saw them.”

Did you enjoy seeing how the Thulls displayed their sculpture? If you would like to share photos of your collection, please contact my Studio Director, Amy. I would love to do a profile of you.