Threadfin (school of 6)
$480.00
Drifting sideways over coral outcroppings, threadfins are shy yet stunning reef residents, spending days dormant within anemones for protection before emerging to briefly feed. Our flowing sculptures pay tribute to the elusive threadfin’s beauty and vulnerability – now interpreted through undulating sheets of marine-grade steel that echo the fan coral shelters and surge currents that shape their gauzy existence.
Description
Our threadfin sculptures are hand-formed from 14 gauge 316L marine grade stainless steel, prized for its high nickel content and low carbon for resisting corrosion especially in saltwater environments. I sketch every delicate design focused on details like the distinctive flowing fins the threadfins are adored for, before cutting sleek sculptures with a radiating plasma torch.
Every piece gets ground and carved to shape each long, graceful dorsal and anal fin that trails behind threadfins like colorful veils giving them a uniquely hypnotic profile. An extreme 1800°F fire patina process permanently fuses shimmering aqueous tones of lemon yellow, rose pink and cobalt blue that graduate fluidly across the steel fins, no two finished creations exactly the same.
Drifting sideways over coral outcroppings, threadfins are shy yet stunning reef residents, spending days dormant within anemones for protection before emerging to briefly feed. They gather in gender-specific schools, the dramatically-finned males displaying in competitive courtship rituals like avian suitors.
Our flowing sculptures pay tribute to the elusive threadfin’s beauty and vulnerability – now interpreted through undulating sheets of marine-grade steel that echo the fan coral shelters and surge currents that shape their gauzy existence.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 24 × 8 in |
|---|---|
| Face | Left, Right |
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.