"I am a self taught artist, as such, I experiment with technique, style and material going beyond the boundaries that can confine artists.
I primarily work in metal, combining recycled metals, found objects and some new materials. Much of my artwork is made from things that without my intervention would end up in a land fill. In this time of environmentalism, finding beauty and purpose in discards and being able to reconstitute them into objects of art, drive much of what I do. Except for an occasional preserving clear coat, rarely is anything ever painted. Materials are left in their original state.
Materials are heated, bent, hammered, welded, brazed or soldered in the course of being reconstructed into sculpture.
I enjoy making pieces which bring a smile to the viewer, that invite being touched, that look natural in the home or outdoors."
--William Herzfeld, 2010
I primarily work in metal, combining recycled metals, found objects and some new materials. Much of my artwork is made from things that without my intervention would end up in a land fill. In this time of environmentalism, finding beauty and purpose in discards and being able to reconstitute them into objects of art, drive much of what I do. Except for an occasional preserving clear coat, rarely is anything ever painted. Materials are left in their original state.
Materials are heated, bent, hammered, welded, brazed or soldered in the course of being reconstructed into sculpture.
I enjoy making pieces which bring a smile to the viewer, that invite being touched, that look natural in the home or outdoors."
--William Herzfeld, 2010
William Herzfeld takes old, rusted metals and creates whimsical, eclectic, beauties. Adding embelishments to create life...no paint, no toxic chemicals, no pollutants - just beautiful, forged metal that was discarded, laying to waste!
With a touch of the hammer and solder, and slight of hand -- VOILA! a magical metal makeover is created!
William Herzfeld, an Eclectic Wonder himself, gives quality of life back to something that was thought to be junk, a throw-away. He allows those who view his work to touch the new creation of life, to feel it's energy - a thriving piece of art standing tall and proud as it shows off its new expressive look!
Perhaps we all should think twice as Bill does before discarding something and maybe, just maybe Mother Earth wouldn't be in the situation she is in right now...
Come see his extreme magical metal makeovers for yourself! William Herzfeld will be displaying his Eclectic Wonders at SoBoBo from December 1st to December 31st. SoBoBo is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 am to 4 pm; Saturday from noon to 7 pm; and Sunday from noon to 6 pm.
Just in time for the Holidays! and someone can own an original piece of art and at the same time save the environment! How wonderful that is!
