The Strength of Welding

"All this stainless steel is welded. Nothing is soldered. For the purposes of larger sculpture, soldering would be like getting a date. Welding is like getting married. The parts being welded actually melt and flow together to form a very strong bond. All welding is done with a MIG electric machine that puts out a 2900 degree welding spark."

Creating a Lively Surface

"To maximize the play of light, I use a variety of industrial grinders and sanders. In brilliant sunlight, the surfaces can be dazzling, and in moonlight or streetlight they feature a softly nuanced gleam."

Developing Graceful Forms

"Smaller scale sculptures are made from rods bent slowly and carefully by my hands, without heat. Larger ones of pipe and plate are formed with specialty machines operated by experienced craftsmen in large facilities. I supervise all this work myself and I enjoy continuing relationships with the experts who assist me. I make maquettes for larger pieces, but often make the smaller ones as improvisations. All designs are my originals, and most are developed specifically for a site."

Building Large Sculptures

"The largest scale artworks demand consultation with many team members – engineers, fabricators and installers with heavy equipment - and close coordination with my clients."

Low Maintenance Stainless Steel

"I want my works to last for generations and be virtually zero maintenance. Stainless steel is made to resist weathering. It’s not perfect, but will retain its beauty for a long time. Fifty year old pieces look just as beautiful as when first made."

Vandal Resistance

"Most vandalism comes from spray paint, which can simply be wiped off with a solvent soaked rag. If more effort were required, the surface could be sanded back to the original luster easily. Vandals don't usually have the kinds of tools needed to do serious structural damage. But if the sculpture were dented or cut, a repair could be performed inexpensively by a locally available welder of stainless. Bronze patinas, in contrast, require expensive specialized talent for restoration."

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