Sailfish 5′
$2,880.00
Our sailfish sculptures capture the thrilling speed and chameleon-like abilities of these highly prized gamefish known for electrifying 70 mph sprints and nerve-wracking runs. Crafted in honor of their magical displays during battle.
Description
Our sailfish sculptures capture the thrilling speed and chameleon-like abilities of these highly prized gamefish known for electrifying 70 mph sprints and nerve-wracking runs. I sketch each design to showcase their iconic high dorsal fin, spear-shaped bill, and mesmerizing color-changing abilities.
Sailfish can swim 100 meters in just 4.8 seconds and appear in startling arrays of color, from subdued browns and grays to vibrant purples, blues, and silver. Their body colors get highlighted by stripes of iridescent blue and silver dots. Sailfish can rapidly turn light blue with yellowish stripes when excited – confusing prey while signaling intentions.
Every sculpture gets meticulously cut from durable 316 stainless steel before artful hand shaping and extreme fire coloring that permanently sets aquatic hues from muted grays to striking purples flowing across their forms. No two are identical, echoing sailfish communications.
Finished sculptures are fitted by hand with sturdy wall brackets to display these trophies. Though built to withstand years oceanside, fittings should periodically be checked in coastal conditions.
For interior decoration or to highlight an angler’s dream catch, these one-of-a-kind sculptures encapsulate sailfish’s electrifying sprints and ability to instantly change colors when feeding. Crafted in honor of their magical displays during battle.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 60" x 22" |
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.