Body Style

Life-Size Figurative Metal Sculpture

Welded figurative work in steel, copper, and masonry nails. Each body form is hand-built from raw stock - Bella, Aphrodite, Apollo II, Bronze Age, and other studio figures.

Bella - life-size figurative metal sculpture made of masonry nails by Corey Ellis
Quick Summary

In short

  • Life-size or near-life-size figurative welded sculpture.
  • Steel silhouette, masonry-nail density, copper warmth.
  • Figurative commissions accepted on a limited basis.
About this collection

The work

The body style draws on classical figurative sculpture rendered in industrial materials. Square masonry nails build texture and density. Welded steel carries the silhouette. Copper sheet adds warmth where the figure needs it.

Each piece is sized to live with people - life-size or near-life-size - and is designed to read from across the room as well as up close. Surfaces are oxidized, brushed, or sealed to lock the patina at the moment Corey decides the figure is finished.

Gallery

From the studio

Bella - life-size figurative metal sculpture made of masonry nails by Corey Ellis
Bella · masonry-nail figure
Aphrodite - figurative welded metal torso sculpture by Corey Ellis
Aphrodite · welded steel torso
Apollo II - masculine figurative metal sculpture by Corey Ellis
Apollo II · welded figure
Bronze Age - figurative bronze-toned metal sculpture by Corey Ellis
Bronze Age · figurative metal
Looking In - figurative welded metal sculpture by Corey Ellis
Looking In · welded figure
Figurative welded metal sculpture in the studio
Studio figure · welded steel
Questions

Frequently asked

Are body style sculptures full-size?
Most are life-size or near-life-size, designed to live with people and read from across the room as well as up close.
What materials build a body piece?
Welded steel for the silhouette, square masonry nails for surface density, and copper sheet for warmth. Each figure is oxidized, brushed, or sealed depending on the intent.
Can a figurative piece be commissioned?
Yes. Figurative commissions are welcomed - share scale, intended placement, and any reference and Corey will respond with direction and an estimate.
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