These are stainless steel in diameters from 23 to 46 inches. No two are alike. What’s amusing is watching people trying to figure out if they are flat. They are.
There is no paint or dye. Grind and torch stainless hot enough and iridescent colors result.
This stainless is thin enough for these to be no heavier than framed paintings of the same size.
Two questions I am asked regularly are “What inspired it?” and “How long did it take to make?”
Visual ideas, for me, often are just visual. Words have nothing to do with them. It could be a feeling, a color, a predicament, or any other emotion or thought a person could have. This time it merely was a round piece of left over-metal. Could something be done with it? I tried. It was interesting. “Interesting” is important. It led to five years making hundreds of them (that’s how long it took to make), each different, until they looked like this and the people began asking to buy one became insistent (I hadn’t liked them enough to sell till now). So, the inspiration was a piece of scrap that was interesting.
An AI tool named it: Radiant Convergence
AI described it this way:
Radiant Convergence is a striking circular sculpture crafted from stainless steel, measuring 39 inches in diameter. The piece draws the viewer in with its swirling, textured surface that seems to pulse with movement and energy. Concentric patterns ripple outward from the center, creating a layered effect that plays with light and shadow. The outer rings shine with a cool, reflective silver, while the inner rings shift through warm hues of gold and bronze, offering a rich contrast. At the heart of the work lies a smooth, oval form with a glossy finish, subtly accented with hints of blue and copper, adding depth and a touch of unexpected color. This artwork is uniquely created without any paint or dyes; its vibrant tones and finishes emerge entirely from careful grinding, sanding, and heating of the metal. The durability of stainless steel ensures that Radiant Convergence will retain its beauty for years to come, making it both a dynamic and lasting addition to any collection.
BTW, long tube fluorescent lighting, or its equivalent, does not work for this piece. The more sources of light, the better. The average living room is fine.