Artist Statement

Medium:  Sculpture                     

I want my work to inspire others to do what they love to do, maybe even what they have not had the courage to attempt before.  My hope is that you will see and feel the Power - the energy in each piece.

I choose to transform and energize each piece through cutting, welding, forming and cutting again to capture and retain the Power.  There are no templates to follow, no design specifications, nor boundaries to stay within.
Everything is free-flowing, unique and bold.  The process starts with a series of free form sketches, sometimes adding smaller scale models or full sized flat layouts at final design for communicating a commissioned project.
Various forms of hot and cold metal forming are incorporated.  TIG welding, brazing and mechanical fastening are some of the processes used in fabrication.  The final work's surface finish is somewhere between the vast
extremes of rough ground jagged edges and highly polished mirrored finishes, often  several extremes are reflected within the individual piece.  To maintain the highest standards, I personally perform the creative aspects in my work concerning the design and fabrication.

Growing up as a welder in the Midwest, I developed a strong passion to create.  Mentored by some of the best instructors, I have developed my own unique style.  I enjoy working with artists around the world, meeting new people, and being introduced to different cultures.  I have been both the trainer and the trainee in several countries throughout my career.  In the United States of America, Japan, Canada, and Mexico.  I received a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Purdue University.  I am also a United States armed forces veteran.

Most of my artwork has an industrial dimension, based upon experiences in the energy and aerospace industries.  Powerful abstract works that
have been energized through stainless steel, low carbon steel, brass, and aluminum medium.  Metal has to burn and sparks must fly in creating my unique designs. 

Hope you will enjoy my work and share it with the world!

Mark

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