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Mary Beier

"If I can feel it, I can see it. If I can see it, I can create it."

- mary beier

I am a metal sculptor/painter. In simpler terms, I am just a creative welder who likes to paint. I split my time between my studio in Sacramento, California and my studio in Phoenix, Arizona. As an artist, inspiration is all around me: I am blessed with a huge family, a great relationship and a cool dog!

My work is about everyday life, people, places and moments. The things that seem to inspire me the most are those I see everyday, whether it is a house on a hill or two people walking together at the end of a long day. These are simple things that make up our moments and frame our lives. I am truly fortunate to be living my dream and creating art.

The medium I work with is metal; my metal of choice is aluminum. I shear, bend, torch, cut, grind, paint, bang and sometimes even stomp on a piece to get the result I am looking for. I like unusual sizes and shapes and strive for pieces that create conversation. Since my canvas is metal, I can fit even the oddest of spaces. My mirrors and spiral bowls are raw aluminum and can be cleaned with soap and water. My paintings are coated with a sealer to protect them from the elements of nature. The time it takes to complete a piece depends on the content; it could be four hours or four weeks, and the finished piece is usually the extension of my mood and some really good music!

Mary Beier can be reached at her studio in Phoenix at (916)995-4480, or online at www.metalworksart.com.