Mahi Mahi
$280.00 – $1,880.00
Our Mahi Mahi sculptures capture the beauty and speed of these acrobatic gamefish through detailed metal shaping techniques. For unique fishing décor, these one-of-a-kind Mahi Mahi sculptures encapsulate the electric runs and circling attacks that make them a prized light tackle gamefish – captured in rugged yet refined steel interpretations.
Description
Our Mahi Mahi sculptures capture the beauty and speed of these acrobatic gamefish through detailed metal shaping techniques. Often called “dolphinfish” for their bright colors and aerial displays, I start the design process by carefully sketching their iconic blunt heads, iridescent blues and greens, and crescent tail fins.
I precision laser cut each Mahi sculpture from durable 316 stainless steel before grinding in finer scale details. Using extreme 1800°F controlled heat, I permanently set lifelike colors within the steel itself without any coatings or paints – just the patterns physics reveals. No two are ever identical.
The finished Mahi Mahi gets fitted by hand with sturdy mounting brackets to perfectly balance this offshore trophy for cabin or tiki bar displays. Periodically check fittings, especially in coastal conditions.
For unique fishing décor, these one-of-a-kind Mahi Mahi sculptures encapsulate the electric runs and circling attacks that make them a prized light tackle gamefish – captured in rugged yet refined steel interpretations. Proudly Made in the USA.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 18", 25", 36", 45" |
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.