Octopus
$880.00 – $1,880.00
Our octopus sculptures capture these wildly intelligent denizens of the deep through fluid, anatomically accurate steel renditions. I sketch designs focused on details like the bulbous mantel, chameleon skin, and coiling tentacles that give this mollusk its otherworldly grace and abilities.
Description
Our octopus sculptures capture these wildly intelligent denizens of the deep through fluid, anatomically accurate steel renditions. I sketch designs focused on details like the bulbous mantel, chameleon skin, and coiling tentacles that give this mollusk its otherworldly grace and abilities.
Every sculpture is meticulously shaped from 316 marine-grade stainless steel, cut and ground to abstract flowing forms before extreme fire coloring permanently melds metallic coppers, oceanic blues, and iridescent violets overlapping across its amorphous prowling profile. No two pieces are ever identical, echoing their ability to squeeze into tight crevices.
Renowned for their problem-solving and evasive maneuvers, octopuses disappear in a veil of ink or shift the texture of their skin to melt flawlessly into surroundings, deceiving prey and predator alike. They fearlessly explore new obstacles, unlocking mysteries through touch, then steering eight arms over, under and through challenges with autonomous precision.
For nautical or aquatic decor, our sculptures pay tribute to the mercurial octopus – eternally testing limitations, stalking the tangled shores of perception and seafloor alike with insatiable curiosity through every sucker puckering at discovery.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 36" x 16", 60" x 27" |
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.