Willow

My name is Ionut Zlate. With a education in mechanical engineering I always wanted to innovate and do things different. The need to innovate and the engineering skills along with passion for art and design push the things forward to product design and metal art .
In every sculpture, I try to use only raw materials and derive colors solely from the materials themselves; sometimes, even an uncleaned weld can serve as a splash of color. Stainless steel, copper, steel, or brass can tell an abstract yet real story, without the need for the allure of paint.
The willow captures your attention primarily through the contrast between the unfinished stainless steel and the polished brass. Its drooping branches are, in essence, what define a willow, with the rest somehow receding into the background.
For me it's a testament to the beauty found in the simple elegance of nature.