Angler Fish
$280.00 – $1,880.00
Our anglerfish sculptures focus on depicting in metal the unique illicium protruding from these predators’ heads. Anglerfish typically have at least one long filament sprouting from mid-head, which terminates in an irregular growth (the esca).
Description
Our anglerfish sculptures focus on depicting in metal the unique illicium protruding from these predators’ heads. Anglerfish typically have at least one long filament sprouting from mid-head, which terminates in an irregular growth (the esca). By wiggling this illicium and esca, the anglerfish can mimic prey animals to lure its next meal right into striking distance.
My sculptures are made using my specialized fire color hardening technique. The design process begins with an original hand drawn rendering of the anglerfish and its telltale illicium, details then precision cut from durable stainless steel. I shape each sculpture individually, applying controlled 1800°F heat to set vibrant and deeply saturated colors within the steel’s molecular structure through crystalline changes. The finished sculpture is fitted by hand with marine grade brackets for proper balance and display. Durable yet inspect fittings periodically, especially in coastal areas.
For interior decoration or to bring striking vérité marine life to your garden, these anglerfish sculptures capture the otherworldly and ingenious predatory adaptations that see these fish blend into their deep sea surroundings.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
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| Items | 18" x 14" Angler Fish Sculpture – $280.00, 25" x 19" Angler Fish Sculpture – $480.00, 36" x 28" Angler Fish Sculpture – $880.00, 45" x 34" Angler Fish Sculpture – $1880.00, 7" Angler Fish Vinyl Sticker – $10.00 |
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Armando R. Hevia, a passionate artist and sport fisherman enthusiast, was born in Havana, Cuba, but moved to the U.S. as a young child. He has lived Orlando, Florida since 1972. Fortunately, Florida is a premier destination for fishing, and the open seas have given him a wide realm of both observation and discernment, fueling his creativity to replicate sea life in his own vision.
Armando has always loved to draw, and studied both Commercial Art and Welding at Mid-Florida Tech in Orlando. His welding knowledge prompted him to experiment with creating his first metal sculpture over 20 years ago. What began as a hobby has turned into much more, and he has methodically developed his stainless steel sculptures depicting sea life. All sculptures begin with a hand drawn design before the metal is cut to the proper specifications of each fish. He then grinds each piece to add depth and dimension into each piece. The array of colors is achieved by controlled heat, a process known as fire color. The colors are not painted on, but rather drawn out of the metal by different temperatures of heat. The colors are then embedded into the steel permanently. Each piece is original, and no two pieces are alike.
Armando not only has a passion for, but takes pride in each piece of art he creates. It is clear he has an innate, intuitive gift for art, and is willing and able to create anything the mind can imagine.