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BILL HICKMAN Raleigh metal sculptor Bill Hickman transforms steel into fantastical creatures, lively characters and primitive masks. A self-taught artist, Hickman started welding metal creations in high school. He has worked out of his Five Points studio for more than 30 “I start with simple shapes,” Hickman says. “I have several different patterns and shapes for different animals. Varying the way I turn the shape creates the pattern.” By adding elements like rolled metal, animal forms emerge. Water-based automotive paint applied with a brush in vibrant hues brings his creations to life. Hickman’s latest series includes penguins, fish, turtles and beetles inspired by water, one of the basic elements.”
years and uses the traditional method of gas welding to shape sheets of steel into playful and figurative sculptures inspired by primitive art, Picasso and musical lyrics. You may have seen his sculptures at Whole Foods on Wade Avenue, at The Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk, and on Etsy in the HickmanStudioArt shop.
1 Year of the Rat, 12 by 2 by 1.5 inches 2 Death Trip, 23 by 18 by 14 inches 3 Blue Tick Hound, 22 by 22 by 14 inches 4 Beetle, 22 by 14 by 5 inches 5 Turtle, 15 by 10 by 5 inches 2020, fabricated hand painted sheet steel, size variable
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