Sculptures,
candle holders, bowls, platters and more by talented American artists
working in various metals; utilizing creative techniques to produce some
spectacular pieces. (click on photos to
enlarge, then 'back' to return.)
Thomas R. Markusen
Markusen is considered by many to be the premier metalsmith in American
crafts. His work is in The White House Collection of American Crafts, the Museum
of Contemporary Crafts in New York, the Vatican Museum in Rome, and numerous
other prestigious collections. David Rockefeller, Wesley Snipes, Aretha Franklin and Gloria
Estevan are among those who also own his pieces.




Anne Moran & Robert Brown

Anne, a painter, and Robert, a sculptor, married their talents to produce the best of both . . . striking copper wall
sculptures with wonderful colors and textures. The 36" tall piece at left
is one of their Ladder Series, the 18" x 30" solid sculpture is in the
Quilt Series. Their 12" x 12" wall tiles are usually
hung in sets of 3, 5 or 7 for a dramatic presentation. The tiles show the wonderful colors Anne & Robert attain
with oxidized copper.






David Bowman
Bowman's copper wall sculptures have patina finishes that give
depth, texture and color unlike any other. The sculptures appear massive, but
are light enough to hang on any wall - even outside in the harsh Arizona sun.
Peter Trexler
Trexler's hand-hammered bowls are each one-of-a-kind pieces of polished aluminum
with turned aluminum bases. Though they are very thin, the bowls are strong and
lightweight. Trexler also makes these bowls of hand-hammered copper.

Richard
& Boris Kramer
A father-son team, Richard and Boris hand-forge a series of
wonderful sculptures of steel. To the left is their sculpture of a Mother &
Infant;
to the right is their Family with three children. These pieces can be made in
many sizes from 10 inches to a full-size 6 feet tall. They emphasize the family
in their depiction of Mother/Infant, Mother/Child, Couple, Family with one to
twelve children, Partners, and more. Many customers give these affordable
sculptures as gifts for weddings, new parents and other friends and family
members. We try to keep the Couple ("Quiet Encounters") and families
with 1 & 2 kids on hand.
Bob Rickard
Rickard
works primarily in aluminum which offers mass without weight. The finishes
include burnished and textured aluminum and patinated metal coatings of
copper, brass, bronze and iron. These wall tiles (each 14" square) are
suitable for hanging outside as the aluminum with stainless
steel fasteners will withstand the sun and rain. The clocks can be installed
outside if they are protected from direct sun and rain.

Susan McGehee
Susan weaves on a four to eight-harness loom using copper and
anodized aluminum wire with other metallic strands of varying composition
and
widths. Most of the material she uses is recycled from the aerospace industry.
Her dramatic pieces combine the elegance of woven fabric with the brilliance of
polished metals to project a bold design statement. The shimmering brilliance
can be used to brighten an area or add a spectacular accent in direct light.
Susan's woven metallic pieces compliment both residential and commercial spaces,
many of which are commissioned for specific sizes and colors.
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