Welded Works

Started by Mark Andre Colbert All creative, signed, one of a kind pieces fabricated from recycled metals. Any profits going to charity, helping local Connecticut shelters, bicycle education programs, and food banks. Life has always been engulfed in the creation and engineering of new things. Studying Industrial Design was a natural entry into a world of invention, design and manufacturing of goods from consumer electronics to medical equipment. Although product development and prototyping is my forte, I have a passion for shaping steel at the "METAL FARM"- a 2 century old farm located in the hills of Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. I torch, bend, and weld metal into original works from candy dishes to wall sconces. Illuminated pieces are sometimes activated by sound or motion; creating a fun, interactive experience. Materials include rusted steel sheets, automotive exhaust piping, and thick plating. By recycling this old, founded steel - I love giving old material a new meaning - a new life, really. I also create a series of anatomical pieces with active illumination - called:"BIO-LECTRIC's"." The finishing touch of a good coat of clear always brings a smile to my face.I hope someone enjoys this new, recycled life, as much as I did fabricating it?"