metalwork

Dark Copper Oak, wire tree sculpture

Sal Villano — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:03:53 -0600

7"H x 5"W x 6"D Created using 24 and 26 gauge solid copper wire. The trunk and the root system are cotaed and will retain a glossy appearance. The branches and the twigs are untreated copper and will darken and petina with age.

Oriental Bonsai, wire tree sculpture

Sal Villano — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:55:43 -0600

Wire tree sculpture with hammered leaves. 17" wide x 28" high. Created using 18, 24 and 26 gauge steel galvanized wire. The hundreds of leaves are created by hammering flat every end of every wire, the flattened leaves are then hand painted in several shades of green using enamel paint. The fully exposed root system is set into a beautifully hand painted floral design 7" round ceramic pot. The tree sculpture is permanently bonded into its base using a mixture of mortar, white glue, sea sand, pebbles and small rocks. The sand is painted in shades of green and yellow, using India ink, giving the appearance of a moss setting. This sculpture can be displayed in direct sunlight. All the coloring agents used are light fast, and will not fade.

Coral Wind Swept, wire tree sculpture

Sal Villano — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:57:34 -0600

12" X 11" X 8" Created using 24 and 26 gauge galvanized steel wire. The tree is mounted onto an irregular shaped piece of white coral. The coral is mounted onto a 7 inch square piece of translucient piece of

Cedar on Base, wire tree sculpture

Sal Villano — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:53:40 -0600

10" X 11" X 8" Made of 24 and 26 gauge galvanized steel wire. The tree
is planted into a brass 4" round top base using sea sand and pebbles.
The sea sand is painted in yellows and greens using India ink to look

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Woodford — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:16:16 -0600

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Golden Elm Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:03:33 -0500

Golden Elm Wire Tree Sculpture
20" X 17" X 17". Made of 20, 26 and 28 gauge gold colored wire. All the leaves on this tree are created by hammering and flattening each wire.
Bonded onto oval dark wood base into mound of aluminum resin.

Exposed Roots - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:17:23 -0500

Exposed Roots - Wire Tree Sculpture
19" X 14" X 14" Made of 26 and 28 gauge galvanized steel wire. Weeping Willow style tree, bonded in sea sand onto a base of 1/2" thick, 7.5" round, clear glass. The sand is painted with India ink to look like moss covered earth.

Yellow Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:07:47 -0500

Yellow Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture.
18"wide x 17"high x 17" deep. Tree is made of 18 & 26 gauge silver colored steel wire. The end of each twig is hammered flat and painted a bright yellow, using enamel, to form hundreds of leaves. The tree is secured into a round maroon colored glazed container in a sand and pebble mound directly in the center of several large textured stones. The sand is painted using India ink to look like moss. The overall sculpture has the feel of a mighty oak tree in all its colorful glory. When displayed in direct sunlight or very bright lights, the sculpture seems to glow a bright yellow.

Mighty Wind Swept - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:52:25 -0500

28”wide x 23”high x 24”deep. Created using 18, 20, 26 and 28 gauge steel wire. The wire used is not galvanized so it has oxidized (rusted) giving the sculpture a realistic weathered appearance. The tenacity of this tree is emphasized by its massive root system firmly planted into a base of sand, rocks and pebbles bound onto a 1’ thick slab of slate.

Dark Brown Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture

Sal Villano — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:43:27 -0500

Dark Brown Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture
7"H x 7"W x 8"D. The basic tree sculpture is created in 24 & 26 gauge galvanized steel wire which was treated to accept a dark brown matte enamel paint. The end of each wire is hammered flat creating a pointed leaf which is then bent downward. All the leaves are painted in bright gold enamel paint producing a visual contrast between the leaves and the rest of the tree. The tree is planted on a 4" circle made of sea sand and pebbles then bonded onto a cork base. The root mound is painted using yellow green and white India ink creating a look and texture of moss covered earth.