Materials: Tin, Brass, Patina, Bees Wax
Dimensions: 8 cm x 10 cm x 0.5 cm
Chasing and Repousse in high relief on metals
Photo credit: Brian P. Marshall
Rocio Heredia Studio
Rocio Heredia
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Mexico
My artwork expresses that which my words cannot. I strive for fine detail and precision, and have been told that, from a viewer's standpoint, it is intriguing to imagine what goes into the work. Chasing and Repousse are both dependent on a well-developed drawing ability and the correct use of the chasing tools. These metalworking techniques trained my eyes for the precision necessary to create harmonious images impressed in metal. Each piece is completely hand-made. The surface of every piece is colored with patina so to produce oxidation and then it is polished to enhance the three-dimensional quality of the design. I really enjoy going deep into the detail, no matter how much time it takes. Basically, I use my heightened sense of touch, which helps me to define what my eyes cannot perceive.
The medium of metal is an inspiration to create art, and it moves me to choose my subjects but lately, it looks as if the subject chooses me. My Saint George series is now an inspiration for some to conquer their own dragons... emphasizing the importance of an icon as well as the comprehension of its message.
Materials: Tin, Brass, Patina, Bees Wax
Dimensions: 8 cm x 10 cm x 0.5 cm
Chasing and Repousse in high relief on metals
Photo credit: Brian P. Marshall
Rocio Heredia Studio
Rocio Heredia
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Mexico
My artwork expresses that which my words cannot. I strive for fine detail and precision, and have been told that, from a viewer's standpoint, it is intriguing to imagine what goes into the work. Chasing and Repousse are both dependent on a well-developed drawing ability and the correct use of the chasing tools. These metalworking techniques trained my eyes for the precision necessary to create harmonious images impressed in metal. Each piece is completely hand-made. The surface of every piece is colored with patina so to produce oxidation and then it is polished to enhance the three-dimensional quality of the design. I really enjoy going deep into the detail, no matter how much time it takes. Basically, I use my heightened sense of touch, which helps me to define what my eyes cannot perceive.
The medium of metal is an inspiration to create art, and it moves me to choose my subjects but lately, it looks as if the subject chooses me. My Saint George series is now an inspiration for some to conquer their own dragons... emphasizing the importance of an icon as well as the comprehension of its message.