Pop Art Metal Sculptures
Pop art metal sculpture in Corey's studio borrows the color language of mid-20th century pop and runs it through welded steel. Bold reds and blues, glossy enamel, layered forms - built to give a room one single confident shot of color.
What this work is
Pop work starts as steel. Forms are cut, layered, and welded first. Only after the silhouette is decided does color come in - automotive-grade enamel applied in tight color blocks. The result reads as sculpture first and palette second.
Pop sculpture in Corey's studio pulls from 1960s pop art and the automotive paint culture that ran alongside it - hard color, glossy surfaces, sculptural confidence.
Every pop piece is welded steel first. Color is the final decision, not the starting one, which is why the silhouettes hold up even when the palette is loud.
What makes a Corey Ellis piece in this style
- Welded steel forms cut and stacked into layered silhouettes.
- High-gloss enamel and powder coat in tight color blocks.
- Selective raw or polished metal passages for contrast.
- Wall and freestanding configurations sized to the space.
What the work is built from
Structural body of every pop piece.
High-gloss color-fast finish in custom palette.
Durable matte and satin alternative for high-traffic install.
Reflective passages that hold color contrast.
Who this style is for
- Modern homes that want a single bright statement piece.
- Restaurants, retail, and hospitality interiors leaning playful.
- Collectors of pop and mid-20th century color work.
- Designers staging a focal piece against quiet architecture.
Spaces this style anchors
- Restaurants, bars, and boutique-hotel lounges.
- Retail storefronts and showroom anchors.
- Modern residences with quiet architecture and a single bold focal point.
- Lobbies in creative-industry offices.
From the studio
Sizing, finish, and how to brief the studio
Pop commissions most often run 24 to 84 inches across, with freestanding pieces sized to the room. Mounting hardware is selected for wall type and piece weight.
Send wall dimensions, photos with normal lighting, and any color references - Pantone numbers, swatches, brand palette. Corey commits paint only after the silhouette and palette are approved in writing.
Frequently asked
- Is pop art sculpture only loud color?
- Color is the headline, but the construction matters. Pop work in Corey's studio uses welded steel with high-gloss enamel finishes - the silhouette is built first, color is committed last.
- Where does pop art sculpture fit?
- Modern homes, restaurants, retail, and hospitality spaces that want a single bright gesture instead of an entire colorful room.
- What finishes hold up on pop pieces?
- Automotive-grade enamel and powder coat over welded steel. Both are color-fast indoors and tolerate normal cleaning without dulling.
- Can the color palette be custom?
- Yes. Color is selected per commission. Bring a Pantone, a swatch, or a reference photo and Corey matches against it before paint is committed.
- Are pop pieces suitable for retail and hospitality?
- Yes. Many pop commissions live in restaurants, retail, and boutique-hotel interiors where a single bold object reads from the entrance.
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