Surf - An Abstract Sculpture In Steel, Glass And Marble
SURF EVOKES THE MOVEMENT OF SURF PLAYING OUT A SPRAY OF COLOR AS IT JUMPS A WAVE Steel, art-glass and marble. The steel frame and rings are welded and finished with a sheen that permanently fixes luster and prevents oxidation. The hand-cut art-glass circles present variations in opacity and texture which, together with the striations in some of the metal and the live-edged sides of the marble base catch the light in different slants. I use recycled, textured steel whenever I can find the form and quality of metal I need but fine art glass. Hand-forged rings. Best viewed with light on rather than through the sculpture
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I am a sculptor working in metal and glass. Sometimes singly, sometimes together. I find the simple expression of material to be visually pleasing, and often the stuff I have on hand will nudge my creative process. If the resulting piece awakens my visual sense with wonder, that counts as art for me.
I’ve arrived at sculpting after a heady and enjoyable journey through corporate life. I worked my whole career, twenty-seven years, at JPMorgan and all of that on its trading floors. So making art - and the solitude that accompanies it - are a striking counterpoint to the addictive buzz of life in the markets.
The short story reads like this: as an avid gardener I developed an interest to make large-scale metal art to add to the whimsy in my yard. My son, who was (and is) restoring a classic Alfa Romeo taught me how to weld; I followed this with a semester at the Silvermine School of Art. Many moons, more tools, much practise, the steady acquisition of technique (mostly from other artists and artisans) and I had learned much of what goes into my art now.
I like to use recycled steel whenever possible and I scavenge actively to collect old metal - there’s little more satisfying than cutting up and creating art from, say, an old corn planter.
Patina, texture and light fascinate me and play engaging roles in my sculptures.
My wife (an art photographer among her other talents) and I collect the works of (mainly) American craftspeople - glass makers, ceramicists, wood-workers, textile artists, sculptors - and seek out contemporary art, often at Sculpture parks. So making art is its own reward. Sharing it is even better.
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Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
For Susanna Stefanachi's Dining Table5.0I'd recommend Dinsa to anyone! He is an artist and a craftsman. He really cares about his work. Our piece was a collaborative project in that he kept me posted via text, email and Facetime with regard to design, materials and finishes. Such lovely choices! It was all so exciting and I absolutely LOVE our finished product --- a gorgeous live edge wood table with a sculpture quality copper finish base. Thank you Dinsa for your creativity, craftsmanship, care and integrity.
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Pam Robbins
For Salvaged Steel Side Tables5.0I am very happy with my finished product. Dinsa was easy to work with, communicated well and the product was delivered pretty quickly considering it was quite an involved project. There are some small things I i did not communicate well, such as the finish of the desk top and the fit of the glass for the end table tops. However, the craftsmanship for the metal pieces was excellent. Dinsa is very creative and and the finished product is very original and exactly what i had in mind.
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Michelle Tricamo
For Foundry Bench No. 102 - Live Edge Solid Maple Entryway Bench - Solid Wood Bench5.0Dinsa was amazing to work with. He informed us every step of the way asking questions, showing us pictures and offering his expertise. We visited him at his studio and were met with such a kind, creative soul who even offered to have my husband be his apprentice! His work is impeccable with great attention to detail. We love our bench and highly recommend him.
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Bryan Like
For Urban Industrial Accent Table, Side Table, Coffee Table5.0Dinsa not only does great work, his communication and understanding of what the client is looking for is second to none. I highly recommend him.
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Linda Lederman
For Linda's Dining Table5.0Dinsa is a master craftsman and a total delight to work with. He is warm, welcoming and has a keen artist's eye. He consulted with me every step of the way and met all his deadlines. I couldn't be more thrilled with my unique and fabulous dining room table. It truly is a masterpiece. If you get the opportunity to work with Dinsa, don't think twice, I highly recommend him. He's a real gem.
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