These lovely metal boxes and sculptures are handmade in a studio in the mountains of Virgina by Dawn Mickel and John Gardini. Cut one at a time using a band saw, scroll saw and jeweler's handsaw, simple dimensions become enriched and animate with a heat coloring process developed by John. Skillfully using a torch, they are able to pull out the rich colors and tones held withing the copper, to simulate muscle tone, surface texture or color patterns, thus bringing the animal to life.
Their new layering techniques, a process whereby several layers of copper are stacked together, further enliven each creature by adding more dimension and depth. Finally hand painting the eyes and occasionally the other features, completes the engaging properties of the wall piece.
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