In my work, I am exploring the relationship between recycled metals, precious metals and mild steel. My art alludes to the boundaries that separate the industrial metals from precious metals both physically and metaphysically, as well as the sophistication and beautification of recycled metals through many of my finishing techniques. I invent wall sculptures, multi –forms rusty pieces of metals that I revive into brilliant exquisite squares; using my imagination and bringing it into the physical world in an attempt to create a link between the noblesse of industrial metals and the natural and unnatural elements of it.
My sculptures are heavy and powerful to the eye and to the feel; they are made from industrial materials and finished elegantly. Some of my sculptures already found in luxurious houses and beautiful powerful corporate offices; they grace the walls of these places like gold bullion in beautiful iridescent colors. Finishing such as; brass, aluminum, copper, silver sterling, palladium and 24 karat gold are giving an uncanny dimension and depth to all the metallic objects assembled, forged and welded in these abstract sculptures.
As my work evolves, I am beginning to think more and more about ways to increase the movement of each and every piece included in my sculptures. I am telling a story about obsolete objects turned into stunning gilded relics reminiscent of coat of arms or armorial bearings ;and every single one of these pieces have a story to tell based on their origin. Whether I work with mild steel or 24 karat gold, my goal is to bring the best out of these metals and find beauty in every object I choose, to complete a sculpture. The transformation of these metals and their synergistic interactions is my final product to the world.
