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Martyna Szczesna

Martyna Szczesna

Divided 3’ 2” x 2’ 7” x 9’ 1” Cast iron, granite 2018 2018 Hot Metal Intern   Artist Statement My work explores dissonance found in public and personal spheres, how it contributes to the personal and collective narratives we create for ourselves. This slippage,...
Tanner Hoffman

Tanner Hoffman

Divided 3’ 2” x 2’ 7” x 9’ 1” Cast iron, granite 2018 2018 Hot Metal Intern     Artist Statement The work I create delves into the multi-faceted nature of people. We are all made up of smaller components that function separately from each other. However,...
Stephen Edstrom

Stephen Edstrom

Goth Ladle 3’4” x 6’ x 2’3″ Cast iron, steel, wood, copper leaf 2018 2018 Hot Metal Artist     Artist Statement Stephen Edstrom is a multimedia artist who works primarily with steel fabrication, stained glass, and metal casting, with a particular...
Kevin Vanek

Kevin Vanek

Don’t Live Life in the Doorway 6’ 9” x 3’ 5” x 7’ 3” Cast iron, steel 2018 2018 Hot Metal Artist     Artist Statement In my current studio practice, I create in an attempt to cope with my own mental illness.  As a long time sufferer of depression, mania, and...