S.F. Urinal Sculptor Flush with Success

(CBS)  It's not unusual to have some art in the bathroom, but for some, the art is actually the toilet, reports CBS station KPIX in San Francisco.

Sculptor Clark Sorensen meticulously molds clay that will become beautiful works of art. Then he flushes them down the toilet. Sorensen is a urinal artist. He produces handmade, homemade pieces in his San Francisco Mission district studio/garage.

"It started kind of as a joke," said Sorensen. "I was working in porcelain, and I thought, 'what can I do with a urinal?'"

He has produced orchids, lilies, morning glories, and made a political statement or two. The urinals cost $6,000-$8,000. That's a lot of money for something you do your business in, but people are buying. Sorensen sells pieces around the world, not so much in the United States.

"The U.S. might be a little uptight compared to Europe. I think you have to have a good sense of humor. I don't know why. That's my theory," said Sorensen.

He also has a whole line of sinks. At the moment he's flush with success.

See some of his works here.



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[Molly965]

All humor should have at least the hint of truth. So wouldn't Barney Frank be more appropriate.

[Grif_RedTeam]

Why are CBS' ratings in the toilet? Oh yeah.

[ellielite]

I emailed Clark Sorensen asking for a quotation on an Obama urinal. He replied saying,
?I think I will give Obama a few years before I pass judgment.? In other words this guy is a leftwing hack.

[brianbwb2011]

Doubtful you e-mailed anyone.

We get lots of ASPD-afflicred posers on these threads, some claim to be doctors, then make statements no self-respecting doctor would post, we even get rednecks posting "As an African American..." then spouting the most racist drivel there is.

This man does this for money, if you have it, you get it.

If he did respond to an email from you in that manner, it would be most likely because he had you accurately pegged as a deadbeat with no intention of paying for what you order.

[cleric60]

And this is NEWS??????????????????????

[jc80013-01]

Some flames coming out would be helpful because the only way I am gonna **** in the GWB likeness, is if it's on fire.

[brianbwb2011]

I wouldn't do it if his real face was on fire. Now if it wasn't on fire, I probably would.

[smitvict]

I'd love to see one of Obama. Oh, right, the double standard would not permit that.

[brianbwb2011]

Earth to ASPD addled neo.

You got money, you get to see, so put up the bucks, or you don't get to pee.

[RoboBlogger]

only someone from frisco would come up with something as sick as this.

[info-hunter]

If the path leads down his throat that is!

[CBSisCommunist5]

where is the Obama one ?

[brianbwb2011]

Where is your money?

[Ron-in-Siberia]

by watchdogtexas March 9, 2010 5:47 PM EST
Good article, but I wounder why the media always chooses a republican? Obama has sucked every dime out of peoples pockets for the next 100 years.

Actually, your pal Bush and his unnecessary, illegal wars, is what has siphoned resources out of this country. You can't throw away billions of dollars a month on illegal wars in foreign lands and not expect consequences.