Lou Michaels

My present work is a result of several disciplines I garnered over a 30 year span which include sculpting , welding, fabrication, conceptual design and art gallery manager. I have incorporated all my skills into this work and its unique presentation. It has been a very gratifying and rewarding experience.

The process begins with vintage madcap images . The representational figures are sculpted in clay to juxtapose with the image in the picture. The figures are cast using a process called cold cast bronze. The aluminum I beam is cut, bent and welded and then powder coated in a special oven at 400 degrees. Lastly, the three pieces are assembled and presented to offer the viewer a three dimensional retrospect into Americana history
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