Small Abstract Wall Sculpture 010

Description

Small abstract wall sculpture using a variety of textures, carving techniques and colors.  Intricate rust patinas and acrylic paint patterns, always with lots of texture and oxidized copper and iron.

About This Small Abstract Wall Sculpture

Each of these small wall sculptures are completely unique.  Most of them were studies to work out designs or color schemes or both for larger pieces – they are essentially prototypes and therefore truly one of a kind.  This piece was made at the same time as its sister piece (INSERT LINK).  The jagged appliqué (raised from the based) is the mirror opposite of the same on the other piece.  They look great together (see images) … so buy them both!  This has a dark yellow-brown-orange color palette (with a bit of green in there too).

Lightweight and easy to hang; a recessed hanger is included on back that allows for a totally flush mounting on your wall.

How I Make My Small Abstract Wall Sculptures

I use recycled polystyrene (also known as Expanded Polystyrene or EPS) as the foundation for my sculptures.  There are wonderful environmental benefits (less plastic in the landfills) and it is an incredible flexible media.  Once I figure out the basic design for a series of pieces, I prep a flat base for the Rust Blocks, canvas for the 3D Paintings or a heavier weighted base and metal armature for the 3D sculptures.  The major construction is adding large and small chunks of EPS to these bases and shaping them with a hot knife, a torch or a heat gun.  Then I use several different materials, including cement, acrylics, sand, rocks and others to produce an intriguing texture.

The finishing includes a variety of metal patinas, acrylic paint, iron and copper (the latter two of which are oxidized). The entire sculpture is then coated with a polyurethane that seals in the final colors and protects it from fading.  More information and videos of my process can be found here on my website.

In refer to my art by many names: upcycled art, mixed media sculpture, 3d wall art, 3D sculpture, rusty art, wall sculpture, abstract wall sculpture, abstract wall décor, repurposed art, textured artwork, wall décor art, eclectic art, contemporary sculpture or polystyrene art (pick whichever ones YOU like!).

One thing it is for sure is unique.  There is nothing else like it (that I have found) in the world.  Thank you so much for your interest in owning a piece of something special.