COMMISSIONS: At Indio Metal Arts, we offer a range of products and services; design consultation, freestanding sculpture, custom fit trellises, furniture, fabrication and refurbishing existing metal objects. From design to build, we listen closely to what the client is looking for to ensure the final piece fulfills their needs. Each custom piece is built from scratch so it’s an honor to provide a unique piece of art.
Wetland Theme Gate with two kingfishers, a minnow, cattails and a heron. Materials include: steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, blue glass marble and river rocks. 6.5’H x 50″HWetland Theme Gate. Brass and copper kingfisher with copper minnow, copper cattails, steel and aluminum heron with glass eye. 6.5’H x 50″HWetland Theme Gate. River rocks provided by the client, stainless steel cable. 6.5’H x 50″HWetland Theme Gate. Hand hammered great blue heron built from aluminum and steel with aluminum rivets. Heron has a blue marble for an eye. 6.5’H x 50″HWetland Theme Gate. Brass and copper kingfisher flying in front of the clouds with stainless steel linings. The bird flys above copper cattails. 6.5’H x 50″HWetland Theme Gate. Handle is shaped like a cattail reed from steel. 6.5’H x 50″HHeron Gate Original SketchThe Dalles Art Center signage. Approved Design in CAD for the Dalles Art Center.The Dalles Art Center signage work in progress.Bisected Moon: copper and steel, 5’Hx5’W.Bisected Moon: copper and steel, 5’Hx5’W.Bisected Moon: copper and steel, 5’Hx5’W.Bisected Moon: copper and steel, 5’Hx5’W.Fizzy Grid: steel, copper, aluminum, stainless and brass. 76″Hx67.5″WFizzy Grid: steel, copper, aluminum, stainless and brass. 76″Hx67.5″WFizzy Grid: steel, copper, aluminum, stainless and brass. 76″Hx67.5″WFizzy Grid: steel, copper, aluminum, stainless and brass. 76″Hx67.5″WSkytower. Powdercoated clear with handpainted color details. 7’6″Hx14″Wx9″D.Skytower. Powdercoated clear with handpainted color details. 7’6″Hx14″Wx9″D. Skytower. Powdercoated clear with handpainted color details. 7’6″Hx14″Wx9″D. Skytower. Powdercoated clear with handpainted color details. 7’6″Hx14″Wx9″D. Wild Rose, 5’6″Hx6’Wx10″D. This sculpture sits flat and has four mounting tabs. It comes with 4 stakes to secure it on the ground.Wild Rose, 5’6″Hx6’Wx10″DWild Rose, 5’6″Hx6’Wx10″DWild Rose, 5’6″Hx6’Wx10″DWild Rose, 5’6″Hx6’Wx10″DTarget in situ, 8’H. 2022Target in situ, 8’H. 2022Target in situ, 8’H. 2022Firewood Holders, painted black, 48″D.Firewood Holders, painted black, 48″D.Layered Scrappy Moongate, 7’Wx4’H. Materials: Brass, stainless, aluminum and steel.Detail of Layered Scrappy Moongate, 7’Wx4’H. Materials: Brass, stainless, aluminum and steel.Detail of Layered Scrappy Moongate, 7’Wx4’H. Materials: Brass, stainless, aluminum and steel.Detail of Layered Scrappy Moongate, 7’Wx4’H. Materials: Brass, stainless, aluminum and steel.Detail of Layered Scrappy Moongate, 7’Wx4’H. Materials: Brass, stainless, aluminum and steel.Ginkgo installed. 5’Hx3’W 2023Ginkgo in situ, 5’Hx3’W. 2023Ginkgo before sandblast and paint. 2023Stained glass frames, mounts and center detail. These were plasma cut and fabricated. The design was inspired by the vintage glass provided by the client. Each panel is 20″Wx48″L, centerpiece is 3’Wx14″H.Stained glass frames and center detail. Glass provided by the client. The wood was refinished and repainted. These were created an installed by the artist. Each panel is 20″Wx48″L, centerpiece is 3’Wx14″H.Stained glass frames and center detail. Glass provided by the client. The wood was refinished and repainted. These were created an installed by the artist. Each panel is 20″Wx48″L, centerpiece is 3’Wx14″H.Fizzy Grid, wall mounted with four 1″ stand offs, 50″Hx52″Wx3″DFizzy Grid, detail, 50″Hx52″Wx3″DFizzy Grid, installed.Fizzy Grid, installed, 7’Wx3’H.I love this shot of the Labyrinth Awning with wonderful shadows that highlight the texture of the design.I love this shot of the Labyrinth Awning with wonderful shadows that highlight the texture of the design.Detail of the Labyrinth Awning. The request for this project was to use rusted reclaimed materials, add lots of texture and interest. There were copper railings nearby so I added copper to the awning as well. Steel and copper, 60″Wx38″D, 2023.The request for this project was to use rusted reclaimed materials, add lots of texture and interest. There were copper railings nearby so I added copper to the awning as well. Labyrinth Awning trimmed in copper, 60″Wx38″D, 2023.Labyrinth Awning trimmed in copper, 60″Wx38″D, 2023.‘3D Botanical’ of wild roses and dried Jerusalem Sage, 32″Wx20″Hx3″D. This will be mounted and framed in fine woodwork of the Arts and Crafts style. When the wood work is completed, the piece will insert into the front of a fireplace.Left side detail of ‘3D Botanical’ of wild roses and dried Jerusalem Sage, 32″Wx20″Hx3″D. This will be mounted and framed in fine woodwork of the Arts and Crafts style. When the wood work is completed, the piece will insert into the front of a fireplace.Center detail of ‘3D Botanical’ of wild roses and dried Jerusalem Sage, 32″Wx20″Hx3″D. This will be mounted and framed in fine woodwork of the Arts and Crafts style. When the wood work is completed, the piece will insert into the front of a fireplace.Right side detail of ‘3D Botanical’ of wild roses and dried Jerusalem Sage, 32″Wx20″Hx3″D. This will be mounted and framed in fine woodwork of the Arts and Crafts style. When the wood work is completed, the piece will insert into the front of a fireplace.detail of 3D Botanical of wild roses and dried Jerusalem Sage, 32″Wx20″Hx3″D. This will be mounted and framed in fine woodwork of the Arts and Crafts style. When the wood work is completed, the piece will insert into the front of a fireplace.Fireplace cover collaboration with Walt Heck.Fireplace cover collaboration with Walt Heck.Songbirds in Clematis Vine, 40″Hx20″W.Antler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″DAntler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″DAntler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″DAntler, brass and steel, 74″L x 40″H x 12″DManzanita Moongate, in the Wonder Garden at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 6’Hx5’W, 2023. Materials include aluminum, brass, steel.Manzanita Moongate, in the Wonder Garden at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 6’Hx5’W, 2023. Materials include aluminum, brass, stIn the studio being fabricated, Deco Tree, 8’7″Hx5’W.In the studio being fabricated, Deco Tree, 8’7″Hx5’W.Deco Tree, 8’7″Hx5’W.Gorgous shot of the Deco Tree at night, 8’7″Hx5’W.Before and after of the Bubble Moongate gate, reclaimed chain link fence, 2023.Bubble Moongate in situ, 6’Hx5’W, 2023.Detail of Bubble Moongate, reclaimed steel, 6Hx5W, 2023.Detail of Bubble Moongate, reclaimed steel, 6Hx5W, 2023.Detail of Bubble Moongate, reclaimed steel, 6Hx5W, 2023.Detail of Bubble Moongate, reclaimed steel, 6Hx5W, 2023.Bubble Moongate, reclaimed steel, 6Hx5W, 2023.Copper Whirling Orb, 29″Wx45″HScrappy Moongate, front, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel, 4 stakes for the soil.Scrappy Moongate, back, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel, 4 stakes for the soil.Detail: Scrappy Moongate, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel.Detail: Scrappy Moongate, 6.5’Hx36″W, brass and reclaimed steel.Deco Shoe Bench – I designed this custom Deco Shoe Bench to match the architecture and style of my client’s period home. It will sit in the entryway at the top of the stairs. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D. http://www.tinyurl.com/y7qrswahThe sandal shelves are on the left, shoes go in the drawer and boots to the right. The boot box has a removable water tight tray. A top cushion will soon be upolstered. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D. http://www.tinyurl.com/y7qrswahThe boot box has a removable water tight tray. A top cushion will soon be upolstered. 60″L x 20″W x 20″D. http://www.tinyurl.com/y7qrswahSkep and Bee Swarm before installation. Skep 37″Hx19″Wx19″D, Swarm 8’Hx30″W.Bee Skep, 37″Hx19″Wx19″D.Bee detail from Swarm sculpture. Rebar and perforated steel. Swarm 8’Hx30″W.Sketches and source image for the Skep and Bee Swarm project. Skep 37″Hx19″W, Swarm 8’Hx30″WFinal approved sketch of window shutters. Window Shutters, 12″Wx 54″Hx3″D. Each panel includes a hand cut native bird with seven 7 flowers and a collection of vines.A set for each window, 12″Wx 54″Hx3″D. Custom fit tabs to mount onto the siding.Full view of both sets of shutters, 12″Wx 54″Hx3″D.Moonrise Over the Ferns, 9’Wx7’H. Approved sketch.Moonrise Over the Ferns, 9’Wx7’H. It was built with tabs to mount to client’s preexisting wood frame.Moonrise Over the Ferns, 9’Wx7’H. It was built with tabs to mount to client’s preexisting wood frame.Moonrise Over the Ferns, 9’Wx7’H. Shadows on the deck from the steel sculpture.Moonrise Over the Ferns, 9’Wx7’H. Shadows on the deck from the steel sculpture.Sketch of the Petit Mondrian with examples of free hanging vases provided by client.Petit Mondrian, 51″H x 12″W. Removable base for alternate floral frames. Photo by Ikebana artist Amy Stahl.Field Of Dahlias Sketchframe, Field of DahliasHand plasma cut flowers 2″W – 8″W.Field of Dahlias Trellis, 5’H x 5’W.Slat Bench, reclaimed materials, 30″Hx39”Lx12”W.Slat Bench, reclaimed materials, 30″Hx39”Lx12”W.detail of the Slat Bench, reclaimed materials, 30″Hx39”Lx12”W.Detail of the Slat Bench, reclaimed materials, 30″Hx39”Lx12”W.First Nations Figure, Kwakiutl, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, 6′ Hx18″WFirst Nations Figure, Kwakiutl, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, 6′ Hx18″WFirst Nations Figure, Kwakiutl, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, 6′ Hx18″W1894 Source image for the Kwakuitl figure, Fort Ruport, Vancouver Island, B.C.Deco Holiday Tree Process- 7’H x 2’WDeco Holiday Tree Process- 7’H x 2’WDeco Holiday Tree Process- 7’H x 2’WProvidence Festival of the Trees 2016 – 7’H x 2’WIts home in Hood RiverShield. plasma cut steel reclaimed from underground oil tank, gear train. 42″L x 10″WShield. plasma cut steel reclaimed from underground oil tank, gear train. 42″L x 10″WBamboo Forest – laser cut design set in recess of pocket door- 95″H x 32″WBamboo Forest – laser cut design detailSign for a home business, Camas, WA. 8″x8″x1″ Blenko glass slabs are mounted in the four corners. The mounting bracket on the right is for installation. 3 brackets with 5 bolt holes.Sign for a home business, Camas, WA. Center is her laser cut powder coated initial. Box tube corner is filled with a variety of textures; perforated steel, expanded mesh and woven mesh.Elida’s sign. Laser cut powder coated initial.Reed Trellis- Steel rod of various diameter. 6.5’W x 6’HReed Trellis. Custom designed, built and installed. 6’H x 6.5’HSpiral Gate- 36″Wx42″H.Spiral Gate- 36″Wx42″H.Custom trellis set based on the roofline of the house- 5’WCustom trellis set, wrap around. By matching the roofline these feel part of the house. 9’L.Custom Bubble Screen Wall Hanging- 6’Hx21″WRed Slim Window Mini Monolith – This was designed to hang in the window and artfully provide privacy.Multi Textural Grid Condenser Cover – This sculptural piece was built for an outdoor area visible from the entrance. Steel, 30″ H x 33″ WEiffal Tower for newlyweds- 8’H x 42″WEiffal Tower detail.Climbing Roses Trellis based on the golden mean- 10′ W x 6.5′ HTrellis creates a private nook in the front yard – SW Portland 10′ W x 6.5′ H x 32″ DBase of the trellis matches the curve of the stone bench- 10′ W x 6.5′ HRaised Beds, 12″x12″ Bubble Screen, staked for outdoor use- 6’H x 3’WCustom Bubble Screen installed.Willow Wreath with Steel Flowers. Custom extra large wreath for exterior house wall at entry. 29″W X 4″DSprig Bundle set with Cobalt flowers. These are mounted to either side of the front door of the client’s home. 19″Hx14″W.Client sketch of predatory garden dinosaur. Request for shovels, rakes, chain and lots of big teeth.Dinosaur Predator front: three shovels, ball bearings, rake for upper jaw, pitch fork tendrils, rebar, wrought iron scrap elements.Dinosaur Predator back: pitch fork, rake for upper jaw, large bike chain, rebar hands, and three shovels.Garden Predator dinosaur side: foot plate has three holes to hammer spikes through for stabilization.Raspberry Trellis detail – 9′ W x 5′ HRaspberry Trellis- 9’W x 5’HRaspberry Trellis brackets- 9’W x 5’HTable built from camper jack stand, stainless details – 30″H x 2′ WCamper jack stand, detail. 30″ H x 2′ W – detail: made in Grants Pass, OrMisty Ornament Tree-designed to display client’s glass orb collection- 2’Wx 7′ Hcustom misty ornament tree detail of multiple built in hooks for glass orb collection – 2′ Wx 7′ HEternal Om – powder coated red with bell – 48″HEternal Om – initial sketch.Memorial sculpture for a father and artist. These are his initials from a sample of his calligraphy.Memorial sculpture detail of the fin with windows.Hoop Chime, designed to fit the space with view from seating area -SE Portland 6′ HHoop chime detail.Daisy Heads, memorial piece for siblings- 2’WWorking on the daisy heads.daisy inspiration for memorial piecedisplay stand for fabric a local artist.Abstract monolith – 66″H x 23″WAbstract red monolith – 66″Hwedding willow, 3’W x 2’H. I created this custom tree for my client’s wedding. Each guest was invited to write a message for the couple on a leaf and tie it onto a branch. The piece now is a focal point in their landscape.Wedding Willow detail -copper accents, the leaves are messages from guests 3′ W/ 2’HBase of wedding willow- railroad scrap base- 15″ W Vase, reclaimed steel, 18″H. Photos by Amy Stahl, Ikebana artist.Vase, reclaimed steel, 18″H. Photos by Amy Stahl, Ikebana artist.Triple vase set. Photos by Amy Stahl, Ikebana artist.Custom bracket with set screw, 1 34″H x 3 5/8″W x 3″DCustom bracket with set screw, 1 34″H x 3 5/8″W x 3″Dwelding planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″DBamboo Planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″DBamboo Planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″DBamboo Planter, 36″H x 24″W x 24″DTame bushy perennials into an upright position along paths and walkways with these full surround steel hoops. Plant Stakes, 20″Wx28″HCustom Willow Wreath with Wild Iris. 22″W x 3″DMondrian with 4 stakes for the soil, 7’Wx4’HBamboo screen with 3D leaves to cover the AC unit.Double Fizzy Grid Trellises, This client’s students created tiles that make up the top. I created a bench using images pulled from the tiles. 29″Lx13″Dx18″H.This client’s students created tiles that make up the top. I created a bench using images pulled from the tiles. 29″Lx13″Dx18″H.Mount for Lillian Pitt bronze mask, ‘She Who Watches’. Rock and mask provided by the client.Back of mount for Lillian Pitt bronze mask, ‘She Who Watches’. Rock and mask provided by the client.Tree trellis, fabricated with mounting tabs and stakes for the ground.Abstracted Laurel Trellis in Kelly Green to match the gate and hand rails.Abstracted Laurel Trellis in Kelly Green to match the gate and hand rails.Abstracted Laurel Gate. This was a transformation of the original chain link fence gate. powder coated Kelly Green. 7’H.Detail, Abstracted Laurel Gate. This was a transformation of the original chain link fence gate. Powder coated Kelly Green. 7’H.Abstracted Laurel Gate design. This was a transformation of the original chain link fence gate. 7’H.7’H chain link gate before its transformation.Work in progress on the Abstracted Laurel Gate, 7’H.Handrails powder coated Kelly Green.Bubbles in the Seaweed, powder coated Hammered Grey. Replicated trellis to insert overhead between the existing trellises. Painted black to match.Planter, open bottom, (6’x4′)x24″D x 22″H.Custom planter for ADU. Planter, open bottom, (6’x4′)x24″D x 22″H.3 Tier Plant Stand, 72”Hx30”Wx19”D.Refurbishing this vintage sculpture by C. Jere, 1969.Vintage sculpture by C. Jere, 1969.Frame/ container for the stones and water pump. The texture was created to match the water fountain’s surface. 9″Hx24″Wx24″D.Detail of the frame/ container for the stones and water pump. The texture was created to match the surface of the water feature. 9″Hx24″Wx24″D.The innards of the water feature before the frame was created.Geo Tower, blue with copper paint interior.Twig Plant Stand, Approved Sketch.Twig Plant Stand, 63″Hx28″Wx16″D.Detail, Twig Plant Stand, 63″Hx28″Wx16″D.Flush fireplace frame and screen with a small opening at the bottom to light the fire.Flush fireplace frame and screen with a small opening at the bottom to light the fire.House numbers. These were plasma cut by hand, and given a rust patina.Fireplace BackerFireplace Backer in useMondrian Trellis, 7’Hx28″WPlanetary, steel and brass, 26″W.
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