TREE OF LIFE

BUTTERFLY 3-D

BUTTERFLY 3-D

Retail Price: $34.95
Overview
Haitian Metal Art

This 3-D butterfly wall hanging was hand cut from a 55 gallon recycled steel drum, in Haiti, using a hammer and chisel. The various details of the dragonfly were pounded out into a bas-relief, so that the details are more visible. A rust preventative solution is applied to the steel. The dragonfly is then hand painted in rich colors. It is finished with clear varnish. Similar to the painting of the Mexican talavera pottery pieces. A wonderful garden art design.

Please see our video showing the process of turning a recycled steel drum into a great piece of wall art for your home. We have worked in Haiti for almost 20 years.

Size: 12" x 12"

ID#: SM349

Weight: 1.00 lbs
Quantity:
ARTIST PROFILE

Wilson Etienne

from Haiti

“Nine out of my family of ten people are artists,” says Etienne Wilson. “And I am one of the nine. I was born in 1986 and by 1995, I was working in this occupation of metal sculpture, burning out the barrels and flattening them with my hammer. I got my first order in 2003.” Now creating beautiful works where butterflies flitter and dragonflies buzz in dreamy circles, he is in his element, his brilliant smile a testament to the joy of creative expression.

For a time, Etienne worked in construction to make ends meet. However, two respected artists in Croix-des-Bouquets convinced him that his future lay in metal sculpture. “They said that my opportunity was here as an artist. The village of Croix-des-Bouquets is the mother town. It was a difficult decision to commit to this art, but thanks to Casey Riddell, I know that this work will be seen and known around the world."