Inspired by nature’s peace and beauty, and life’s joy generated by my friends and family, I create sculptures, which convey the excitement of life.
My studio is located in the woods, which seems to be in constant movement from the breezes through the leaves. In part, I try to recreate this motion in my sculptural work. I start with a cold gray piece of steel; twisting and turning the metal until it develops a personality of its own.
When the image resonates with me, it is complete and I turn the sculpture out to the woods to rust. As the work slowly develops its warm patina from nature, I search for the meaning that has been transferred from my subconscious to the sculpture.
I enjoy the heat and power of using an oxygen/acetylene torch to create these sculptures and taking the industrial feel of steel and creating the image of flowing and carefree movement. It is as much a journey for me to
discover the meaning as it is to fabricate the steel into art. It is my hope the viewer will enjoy
their own journey when considering my sculptures.
Enjoy! - Peter Wood, metal sculptor