Large-Scale Metal Wall Sculptures
Large-scale metal wall sculptures by Corey Ellis are commissioned for the walls a room is built around. Each piece is welded by hand at the scale the architecture asks for, in copper, steel, and mixed metal.
When a piece has to hold the wall
Large work isn't about volume. It's about presence - a piece that holds a double-height lobby, a great room, or a long architectural wall without the space dwarfing it or it overpowering the room.
Corey designs every large commission around the actual wall: its dimensions, its lighting, the adjacent finishes, and the way people will approach it. Scale is decided after the brief, not before.
Where large wall sculpture lives
- Hotel lobbies and atria with double-height walls.
- Residential great rooms and stair walls.
- Restaurant feature walls and bar elevations.
- Corporate headquarters and signature conference floors.
- Retail flagship interiors and brand experience spaces.
- Gallery and museum-style feature programming.
What shapes a large wall piece
Light angle, viewing distance, surrounding materials, and how often a person walks past the piece all change the design. A sculpture meant to be photographed from a balcony rail is built differently than one meant to be touched at shoulder height.
Material weight and structural anchoring are decided early. Mounting hardware is fabricated to the wall, not retrofitted on site.
Getting it to the wall
Pieces are built to break down or ship whole depending on access. Crating, freight, and install support are confirmed per project. For commercial work, Corey coordinates with the GC, designer, or art consultant directly.
From the studio
What 'large' actually means in this studio
5 to 8 feet on the dominant axis. Sits over a sofa, console, or fireplace and anchors a normal-height room.
8 to 12 feet across. Built for double-height residential spaces and primary feature walls.
12 to 20+ feet. Hospitality and commercial work sized to read across the room from the entry.
Tall and narrow rather than wide - 8 to 18 feet tall, sized to a stair run or two-story wall.
Multi-piece installations welded or bolted together on site to span very long walls.
Wall pieces with significant projection or partial ceiling suspension for high-volume rooms.
What the building needs to be ready for
Large work needs blocking. The fastest way to a clean install is to know the piece is coming before the wall is closed. Corey provides mounting locations and load notes so the GC can frame in solid backing instead of relying on toggle hardware after the fact.
Existing walls are workable too. Concrete, masonry, and stud framing each get their own hardware approach, specified per piece.
Access is the other critical detail. Atrium scale that ships in one body needs a freight elevator or open-air lift. Pieces that need to thread through a finished interior are designed in sections from the start.
Lighting is part of the install. Wash light, spotlights, and grazing angles all change what the surface reads as. Corey is happy to coordinate with the lighting designer or to recommend a setup if there is not one in place.
Who commissions large-scale wall sculpture
- Hospitality groups commissioning a defining lobby or atrium piece.
- Architects and interior designers programming feature walls in residential and commercial projects.
- Private collectors building around a single large work rather than a salon hang.
- Property developers commissioning art for shared spaces in multi-unit and mixed-use buildings.
- Corporate HQs and boutique offices that want a signature piece on the reception or executive floor.
Frequently asked
- How big can a wall sculpture get?
- Scale is confirmed per project based on the wall, ceiling, and access. Pieces routinely run several feet across; larger installs are quoted around freight and install access.
- How are large pieces mounted?
- Most work uses concealed cleats, standoff hardware, or panel-mount systems sized to wall construction. Mounting is specified per piece.
- How does shipping work for large sculpture?
- Pieces are crated and shipped via freight. Destination, access, and any install support are confirmed before crating.
- Does the wall need reinforcement?
- Sometimes. Pieces over a certain weight or with significant projection benefit from blocking inside the wall or attachment to studs and structural framing. Corey provides mounting and reinforcement notes per piece, often before the wall is closed up on a new build.
- Can a large piece break down for shipping or install?
- When the design allows, yes. Many large works are built in panels that bolt or weld together on site. This makes freight and elevator access far easier without compromising the finished look.
Large-scale wall sculpture at a glance
- Statement wall (5-8 ft)Starting:Quote requiredAnchoring a sofa, console, or fireplace in a normal-height room.
- Great room (8-12 ft)Starting:Quote requiredDouble-height residential and primary feature walls.
- Atrium / lobby (12-20+ ft)Starting:Quote requiredHospitality and commercial pieces sized to read from the entry.
- Architectural panel installStarting:Quote requiredMulti-piece installations welded or bolted on site for long walls.
Pricing is per project. Structural mounting, freight, and install support are confirmed alongside the design lock.
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