Grace And Elegance In Stainless Steel
Howdy folks and greetings from the Great Plains of North Texas!
As many of you know, I've been finding wire sculptures to share on my posts and I found a new artist(at least to me) that deserves his own post. He's from the U.K. and his name is Martin Debenham.
He works with stainless steel wire and produces absolutely stunning masterpieces. Here are a few of them.
Minimalist perfection:
Check out this amazing Mermaid:
Most of his work is designed to be in natural settings like this gorgeous eagle:
Look at the perfect shaping of the wire:
Martin is an expert welder, look at the perfect welds:
He also does "Portraits."
This is a self portrait:
Here's a wall hanging:
To me this one looks like a wisp of smoke rising:
The design variety is endless:
All photosMr. Debenham didn't go to art school, he's self taught! I call it a natural gift. It'll be interesting to see his work continue in the future.
Thanks for stopping by folks, God bless you all!
-jonboy
Texas
PS- Have ya'll seen the new Terminator movie trailer yet? The franchise is going back to it's roots with James Cameron directing like he did for the first two.
And Linda Hamilton is back as the kick-ass Sarah Connor. Linda is 63 years old now but in incredible shape.
2 great trailers:
Amazing,
I like the cleanliness and elegance of each piece.
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Howdy joslud! I agree and am immensely impressed! Thanks so much for commenting!
Beautiful work. Another artist you might like, Harry Bertoia. He did all kinds of wire art also he made these amazing gongs and chimes. I know his daughter well and had the fortune of meeting his wife a few times. She would ring this gigantic gong that was mounted above his grave every year on his birthday and I was fortunate to be present at one of these ceremonies, very cool.
Howdy sir hhayweaver! Good to see you! Very interesting, is his artwork on a website somewhere? Are you posting these days?
Not posting these day, just curating and commenting.
Here is a link to an interesting article I found.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/sound-sculptor-harry-bertoia-created-musical-meditative-art#stream/0
Here is another link - lots of info.
https://harrybertoia.org/
The sound sculptures are truly amazing. I was fortunate enough to get a tour through his studio to see and hear his art. There was this one "gong" is was like a large rectangular sheet of metal that had been hammered into a wavy shape. You tapped (you didn't his it hard) on it repeatedly, rather quickly with this relatively small mallet. At first you did not hear anything, maybe for the first 10 - 15 seconds, then a very low rumble started to come from the metal sheet that built into an extremely loud roar (like a lion), almost hurt your ears, then the sound was gone in an instant, just like that.
That barn was full of many amazing pieces of art, not just his sound sculptures but quite a few wire sculptures, sheet metal sculptures, and paintings, truly awesome. I hope you enjoy learning about Harry.
Howdy sir hhayweaver! Thanks so much for the links, his work is truly remarkable, never heard of anything like it before!
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Martin Debenham has a gift from God ❤ His modern art is terrific!
Howdy zirochka! I agree, it is truly a gift and a blessing!
Incredible. That mermaid is beautiful and the Eagle is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing this. Made my day.
Howdy squirrelbait! I agree about the artwork, it's stunning. I bet Eagle Eyes could do that, he might have to brush up on his welding. lol. I know. You design them and he could weld them up. This guys sells his for about 6 grand apiece, I forgot to mention that.
6 grand a piece. Yeah, I believe it. Cost of the metal and tons of time. Yeah, I believe it. Unique and unique is always valuable.
Can you imagine the patience it must take to build something like that? I know art isn't supposed to be quick or easy, but that's just impressive.
Howdy sir wwwiebe! I know, I don't know how he gets it into perfect position in order to weld it either because metal moves when you heat it and weld on it so it has to stay in position or he molds it into perfect shape afterwords. Either way it's incredible and mine would look like a jumble of shiny wires!
Wonderful, they are beautiful works. I love the movement and the fluidity of the forms
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Howdy there zainnyferdhoy! I agree, incredible skill and vision to create such pieces. Thanks so much for commenting!
How beautiful janton. I love the mermaid.
I agree, thanks for appreciating the artwork!
You are very welcome. I always like stopping by.
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Thank you clitadias, I agree!
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Those are amazing steel wire arts. I once tried to make a heart shape with a wire and it ended up looking frightening. I'm not very good at bending things I guess.
lol..I know what you mean sir abitcoinskeptic, I've done enough welding and working with wire that I'm totally amazed at these perfect creations!
Very impressive! I particularly like the eagle and the tree! Tell him to make me a badger! 🤣
lol! oh man, that would be awesome! I think he does commission work but most of these pieces are about 5 or $6,000 apiece!
Debenham does beautiful designs. I love the mermaid art work.
I agree redheadpei, you have good tase in art!
Simplicity in the designs turns them into great artworks here Sir @janton.
The tac welding is also neat and tidy and of course stainless steel is a very durable metal that can last longer than most other metals.
A lovely post here.
Blessings!
I can see the African artists making lions and elephants out of stainless steel wire!
Haha! I don't think so Sir @janton, as the gas welding equipment for stainless steel is very expensive. Plus aspirant welders need to be specially trained as it's an intricate trade.
Much cheaper for them to continue with a set of pliers and wire.
Blessings!
Very good points sir papilloncharity. Well they are so skilled that they could do close to the same thing by hand.
Indeed they can Sir @janton.
Blessings!
Except that stainless steel wire which is so beautiful is probably also very expensive but I don't know how much it costs. I've never worked with it. But it might be out of their price range unless they can steal some. I shouldn't have said that last sentance but it seems to be a way of life there!
Hahaha, you are learning Sir @janton.
Only problem with SS wire is that they would have to explain where they got it with hardcopy receipts.
I cannot see them building a beautiful duck with SS wire and spending 5 years in prison as payment hahaha
Oh! I see, wow. Well at least the laws are trying to stop the stealing.
Oh! I see, wow. Well
At least the laws are trying
To stop the stealing.
- janton
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So beautiful and so Minimalist. I think I enjoyed these wires sculptures more than the other more loaded ones.
Howdy sir deepwaters! I agree, their simplicity makes them very unique with a special beauty, I'm glad you appreciate them!
Howdy Janton! I see you fund another wire artist; very impressive, especially that eagle. Looks like this wire is even harder to work with too.
And Terminator is back with the two major movie stars, wow! Linda Hamilton is one of very few who doesn't believe in plastic surgeries, yet, still in perfect shape. Good for her!
Howdy tonight Miss Lena! yes, that artwork is amazing and so is Linda Hamilton! She's probably a Vegan!
Her ex husband is on the list, but she is not: https://www.bustle.com/articles/149515-32-verified-currently-vegan-celebrities However, they are some some actors missing that I know of.
Oh, she isn't married to James Cameron anymore? I like that photo of Sia. lol.
Howdy Janton! No she is not married to anyone for years; I just found out. And Sia? I don't even know her by the way. I don't know any new pop stars. But I am glad she is vegan!
Oh so Linda Hamilton got smart huh? I have no idea who Sia is or what she does, I just thought her photo was hilarious. It's an interesting list though.
I think she was always smart, but as she got older she realized she is just fine being a single, just like me, lol.
By the way, here is an other veteran, Jane Fonda! Protesting and getting arrested again. Listen to her interview, very insightful!
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/actress-jane-fonda-arrested-climate-protest/
Howdy today Miss Lena! Wow she is 81 yrs old out there getting arrested! That is amazing. She doesn't look 81 at all.
I know, she is!!! make sure you listen the interview.
And here is an interview of James Cameron's wife who is vegan: Environmentalist Suzy Cameron Discusses Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday!
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/environmentalist-suzy-cameron-discusses-benefits-of-a-plant-based-diet-on-oprahs-super-soul-sunday-video/
Nice work! That eagle is really impressive. I wonder howm uch those things weigh. It looks like he uses a pretty heavy gage wire on some of them. I would certainly avoid standing next to one in a thunderstorm!
I did find one photo of my "wire sculpture." The Benedictine Sisters I worked for about seven years ago had a collection of nativity sets that they put on display every Christmas. Since fridays were slow, I grabbed a bunch of pipe cleaners and made another set for them. The photo isn't great (had a crap camera at the time), but you can sort of see the baby in the crib. If you squint. Hard. The following year, I made a bunch of animals and the three kings... lol
Somehow, I don't think my work is in as much demand as that of the artist in your post! :-)
lol! Very impressive sir fotosdenada! I bet they were very grateful!
I have never watched a Terminator movie!
The vision that it must take to create that sort of art is amazing to me!
Oh wow. Well you should just watch the first two and then this new one when it comes out, those are the best. I agree about the vision, these artists are so gifted!
I suspect it is far too violent for me! 😁
Oh really? Well if the previews are then the movie would be. Usually on these there is alot of action but not much blood and no gore at all.
My tastes run to much more gentle entertainment these days!
I understand. Well most things are way to violent but I make exceptions. lol.
Love the tree, so complicated!
p/s - Love Linda Hamilton too, ever since watching her in The Terminator and TV series Beauty and the Beast. You have good taste sir janton!
Howdy joelai! good to see you and I agree about Linda Hamilton, so you will be seeing her new movie? Or is it too violent for you?
These wire sculptures are awesome! :-)
I think so too sir Vincent, I'm glad you like them!
Terrific workmanship!! Great post @janton !
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Thanks sir karbon, I got lucky in finding such a great sculptor!
WoW..they are extraordinary i would definitely buy from him that is the sort of art work i love the Eagle it's awesome 👍
Me too sir hangin. You have great taste in sculptures! These pieces usually sell for about 6,000 pounds though.
OMG...are you serious that much i will have someone copy them identical here in Thailand they are masters at that and it will cost me no more then 100 pounds...lol...it won't be original but it will still look great. 🤣
Oh! that's a great idea sir hangin! You could turn around and sell them on Amazon and make a fortune! People say the stainless steel wire is very expensive but I haven't priced it.
You know that wouldn't be a bad idea at all i must look into that 👍
Sir janton can i ask you something when you use photos from the internet or google you put below the photo "source " and it comes up in blue to indicate that it is not your photo how do you do that what symbols do you use ??
Yes, maybe when you retire and you have more time sir hangin, if you can find time between the cruises and beach parties. lol.
Oh, yes the source of the photo thing. You just put [source] (myurl.com) except without the space between the brackets so that it comes out like this source
And if you want to center that source word and url you just put < center> on the left side of it and < /center> on the right side except with no spaces after the <.
Thank you for your help on this i ask a few people about the (source) and your the only one that understood it...Cheers 👍
It's a very slick feature to use, I'm glad I could help sir hangin!
It certainly does come in handy and thanks again sir janton 👍
You are very welcome sir hangin, us geezers have t stick together! lol.
Spot on sir janton 👍
You surprise me every day. I didnt think an old pheoby like you would he interested in contenpory art. 😜. How you getting on? Did you watch peaky blinders yet on netflix?
Howdy sir blanchy! Well actually I've done alot of posts about art and sculptures and most of my post PS's are about art or sculptures that I've found.
No, I haven't but it really looks good, that Pinky Blinders show..you like it alot?
Yeah its really good . Its gangs of new york but at this side of the water
The first thing I thought of when I saw the cover photo was "hey that guy's in England and he has a machine gun!" lol. I don't think there's supposed to be machine guns over there.
The only problem I have with some of those shows are their accents are so thick that I can't understand what they're saying but I'll take a look at it!