American Mettle Lower 48 – Diamond T
SOLD - The 44 inch map usually takes 3-4 months to build, and the 67 inch can take up to a year. These are carefully created one at time, from items and materials I have collected for 20+ years. When available, the 44 inch maps are priced $4,000 to $5,500, and the 67 inch maps are $6,500 to $8,000. Prices vary based upon build time and cost of materials included. Please note – I do not do custom work.
The piece pictured is SOLD. Measures 44 inches as measured diagonally from Maine to California. This work is made of sheet metal from automobiles, machinery, etc., and other objects from my collection. Each state is created after carefully selecting the right piece from thousands of parts. Though each piece is different, they work together to make a cohesive whole.
Everything I use had its own life and story before it came to me. I relate to their scratches, dents, faded paint and rust through my own experiences. For me, there is an evocation of nostalgia by using these fragments of old things. My work is not just about what you see before you, but what the parts once were.
*A complete list of materials is provided with this piece*
