Weather Vane c. 1938

Victor Muollo’s weather vane, made of copper, stands proud, ready to greet the shifting winds. I imagine Muollo, his hands shaping the metal, coaxing it into the form of a rooster, a symbol of vigilance and dawn. The patina, that golden-brown hue, tells a story of exposure, of years spent atop a barn or a house, weathering storms and sunshine. See how the form is both flat and sculptural. I can imagine the pleasure of making it, the resistance of the metal under the hammer, the satisfaction of seeing the shape emerge. This isn't just about function; it’s about expression, about bringing a bit of poetry to the everyday. It feels connected to a long tradition of folk art, where the maker's hand is evident, where utility and beauty intertwine. Like those anonymous quilters, Muollo’s work speaks to the human need to create, to leave a mark.