Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Day Of The Dead

Dia de Los Muertos. 18 inch hanging studies inspired by those who've gone before us. Hot cut and plasma cut all forged steel.


Detail of "Man With Hat".

"Man With Hat", 18" tall, rust finish.


Saturday, August 14, 2010

Moon Flowers

Detail of a 24 foot wide x 4 foot high public art piece. Based on the Datura Inoxia flower which blooms at night. Forty four LED lights illuminate the Moon Flowers for evening viewing. Materials include forged mild steel and stainless steel flowers.
This is one of five sculptures in a series installed at Oro Valley Marker Place, Tucson Az.
Designed by Carol Clements, executed by Diablo Forge in 2009.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Desert Motif Gate with Detail


These are agave plants at the bottom of the gate. The gate has a copper highlight finish.


Full view of gate. The dimensions are approx 46 inches wide X 60 inches high.

Welcome to the Diablo Forge Blog


This is my most recent commission from a client who wanted a truly original mailbox. I think the theme is apparent. Notice the flag is the gun's site, which is movable to signal if there is outgoing mail. The box is in the shape of a cartridge and he base is that of a clip.