Maker Space NYC Artist Residency

Upon proposing my project for this residency, DB said, why not in metal? The last time I worked with metals was in graduate school, so a bit familiar, but also a tad bit scary. Life is about elvolving, facing one's fears and challenges,so I put on my leather gloves, pulled down my visor and let the sparks fly! Below are my models for the painting on metal concept. The octopus photographs will be printed on metal and welded into the open portals I will cut with the plasma torch. I also cut and folded the corners and finished the piece using a angle grinder. Classes were given on using the tools, and then you were left to your own devices. I used the Mig Welder to attach the metal photographs and to secure hanging clamps on back, as well as to seal the corners. This has been an amazing experience in working with the unfamiliar. I look at it as a great success, and loved the smoothness of painting on metal. It was then treated with UV protection and then double coated with polyurethane to survive 10 months living outdoors in the park. A great big thank you to Maker Space NYC for chosing me to partake in this residency!

Thank you for stopping by. Cheers, Callie