{"product_id":"rust-radius-handcrafted-circular-steel-sculpture","title":"Rust \u0026 Radius | Reclaimed Steel Sculpture","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A web of iron and shadow held inside a heavy antique frame.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRust \u0026amp; Radius\u003c\/em\u003e started with a heavy fireplace ring a friend gave me. The moment I saw that big circle, I knew I wanted to build something inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e The old fireplace ring became the strong outer structure of the sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vintage metal milk crate I found at a Phoenix antique store gave the circle a solid, unexpected foundation.\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e I welded thin steel rods across the opening, then added individually cut steel pieces throughout the grid to create layers, depth, and negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece especially interesting is what happens when light hits it. \u003cstrong\u003eThe open steelwork throws changing shadows behind the sculpture, making the wall or space around it part of the composition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGifted iron. Antique Phoenix steel. Built around light and shadow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for an entryway, living room, office, studio, covered patio, or garden. Place it near a light-colored wall or somewhere natural light can pass through the open steelwork and let the shadows become part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\" H × 34\" W × 13\" D\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind freestanding steel sculpture\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclaimed fireplace ring, vintage metal milk crate, cut steel pieces, and steel rods\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy natural rust patina, hand-sealed for indoor or outdoor display\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eSigned Original:\u003c\/strong\u003e By artist Doris Plaichner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free pickup available in Mesa, AZ — McKellips \u0026amp; Val Vista\u003cbr\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available throughout the USA; carefully packed for transit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne sculpture. One owner. No reproductions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted. One of a kind. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Morph Sculpture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49489169416430,"sku":"26-409-23","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/7132\/6958\/files\/metal-morph-sculpture-circular-steel-art_f3f45b25-2b84-478f-9500-76b0b881c85e.jpg?v=1787964195","url":"https:\/\/metalmorphsculpture.com\/products\/rust-radius-handcrafted-circular-steel-sculpture","provider":"Metal Morph Sculpture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}