Wire Wall Murals by Bart Soutendijk
Custom, commissioned wall mounted Wire Sculptures for commercial and residential locations made out of heavy steel wire, ranging from one to 100 feet wide.
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Dogwood Flower (20 X 40 inches) signature piece for a retrospective exhibit of Bart's work at The Museum of East Texas Culture, Palestine, TX during the month of May 2010. The piece was included in a silent auction -- proceeds to benefit the museum.
The Show was entitled: Life in Wire because most of Bart's subjects come from life and the exhibit includes a selection of pieces from the past forty years -- much of his life. Click here to see the twenty-two murals in the show.
A Wire wall sculpture is the final step in a simplification process that starts with a photograph or group of photographs. I make and remake a line drawing to emphasize only the essence of the subject before I start the wire wall sculpture.
I ask, "What is it about this image that's unique." Then I strip away the lines that are not required to convey that "uniqueness." Finally, like the poet who reviews every word, I re-examine every turn and curve as I bend the image into a wire wall mural -- a large line drawing in space. The final installation, a solid line in front of a moving shadow, has scale enough to suit a large space without dominating the room.
My wire wall murals are designed to be hung on a wall. Wire wall murals I’ve created have been purchased by hotels, restaurants, convention centers and other public centers throughout the world. I have also made private personalized sculptures for people's homes and offices. My wire wall sculptures are made of 5/32-inch diameter steel wire that I weld and then powder coat with an all-weather, UV resistant finish. The wire wall sculptures can be hung temporarily on hooks or mounted permanently on wall anchors. Sizes range from 2 to 100 feet wide.
Many corporations prefer my large wire wall sculptures over other art mediums because they look like big drawings painted directly on the wall. The sculptures clean easily, look permanent, and only require a few mounting holes.
After I make a wire wall sculpture I hang it up and "live with it" for a while. Sometimes I cut away additional material, add more lines, or change bends before I consider the sculpture ready for a gallery, museum or residence. I say: Nothing is permanent, as long as you have pliers.
My wall sculptures are sold through art galleries, art consultants, and the internet. Many are commissions I make from photos or ideas customers provide. For more information, send me an email.
