Artists hire Artisans to bring their vision to life.
Artists that partner with K-zell Metals will find the fabrication skills and techniques used by the K-zell team are intended to not only create the physical shape of the piece but also the feel, symmetry and esthetics desired. The partnership begins by collaborating (Artist and Artisan) to define the fabrication processes and limitations as they apply to the Artist’s rendering of the piece. This is a critical step to ensuring that the final piece is as close to the Artist’s vision as possible while still being manufacturable.
K-zell Metals fabricated a large portion of this sculpture including the bronze sheet, tubing, and plate to create the mid sections of this sculpture by Tom Otterness. K-zell Metals provided these fabrications to Bollinger Atelier who did the bronze castings and final assembly. This is one of 4 identical sculptures.All Fabrication by K-zell Metals.K-zell Metals Translated Hand Sketches into Solidworks Models for Customer Approval, then Laser Cut, Formed, Welded, and Coated.K-zell Metals Translated Hand Sketches into Solidworks Models for Customer Approval, then Laser Cut, Formed, Welded, and Coated.K-zell Metals Translated Hand Sketches into Solidworks Models for Customer Approval, then Laser Cut, Formed, Welded, and Coated.K-zell Metals Cut, Formed and WeldedK-zell Metals Developed the Pattern Layout for the Curved Features of the Ribbon and Then Cut and Formed the Ribbon.K-zell Metals Mitered Cut and Split Cut a Pipe Length Way Then Welded the Horizontal Plates Creating the Sign. The Welds Were Then Ground Smooth and the Sign Sent out for Coating.K-zell Metals Assisted the Artist Polish the Stainless Sheet in the Flat Condition. We then Cut the Parts, Formed Them, Welded Them, and Ground the Welds Smooth Without Damaging the Balance of the Pre-Polished Surface. The Finished Piece is Located at the University of New Mexico.
