Metal

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.)

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.