Arunas Oslapas

Metal quilts portray stories through a colorful array of rusty steel and forgotten objects that balance technology and the primitive. The journey begins with collecting materials from metal scrapyards and antique shops and then assembling them into cohesive compositions. To add character to thinner painted metal strips, I perform a unique ‘dance’ to distress the paint surface. Artist Philosophy Never settle; compromise weakens the spirit. Create daily. Balance technology and the primitive. Invest absolute faith. Inspire and be inspired. Be teachable. Overbuild. Craftsmanship, craftsmanship, craftsmanship. Relish the challenge. Fear not. Taste life. Persist eternally. Seek magic. Embrace the chaos. Ultimately, it’s all about people.