Threadfin Triple School
$1,880.00
Our threadfin sculptures capture the flamboyant beauty of these tropical reef dwellers in fluid, anatomically accurate steel renditions. 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.
Description
Our threadfin sculptures capture the flamboyant beauty of these tropical reef dwellers in fluid, anatomically accurate steel renditions. I sketch designs focused on the large sickle-shaped dorsal and anal fins that trail from their compact bodies like colorful veils, giving them a uniquely delicate profile.
Every sculpture hand-forms from durable 316 marine-grade stainless steel, ground and carved to shape each distinctive filamental fin. An extreme fire patina process permanently fuses aqueous tones of lemon yellow, rose pink and cobalt blue that graduate across their flowing fins, no two exactly alike.
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.
For aquatic decor, our sculptures pay tribute to the elusive threadfin – fleeting glimpses of otherworldly grace, vulnerability and beauty – now interpreted through undulating sheets of tempered steel simulating the gentle 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 | 48 × 14 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.