Sea Kelp
$2,200.00
Our sea kelp wall sculptures capture the fluid grace of these underwater forests. Each piece begins with original hand-drawn renderings of kelp fronds swaying in ocean currents.
Description
Our sea kelp wall sculptures capture the fluid grace of these underwater forests. Each piece begins with original hand-drawn renderings of kelp fronds swaying in ocean currents – their flowing blades, air bladders, and interweaving stems precision cut from 14-gauge Type 316L Marine Grade stainless steel.
I grind and shape each kelp sculpture, using controlled heat up to 1800°F to set colors into the steel’s molecular structure. The heating creates emerald greens, golden ambers, and deep marine blues that mirror kelp forests’ natural hues. The process uses no paints – just steel physics. Each piece develops unique patterns, like kelp dancing in changing currents.
These marine plants can grow up to 100 feet tall, creating vital habitats for countless ocean species. Their flowing forms create mesmerizing underwater canopies that shelter fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals.
Specifications:
– Material: 14-gauge Type 316L Marine Grade Stainless Steel
– Finish: Heat-treated patina
– Mounting: Marine-grade stainless brackets included
– Installation: Indoor/outdoor suitable
– Care: Regular inspection for outdoor display
Handcrafted in Central Florida, these pieces bring the ethereal beauty of kelp forests to life. Perfect for coastal displays, each sculpture captures the gentle swaying motion of these ocean gardens.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 48" |
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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.