Industrial metals figure sculpture

There are so many things that inspire and intrigue me about creating figure sculpture with this medium.

   The main thing i like about using scrap metal as a sculpting medium is that its so interesting to look at. every shape, pattern and form imaginable can be found in recycled steel. 
     Every piece of reclaimed metal has a history and tells a story about the past. That character adds in the expression of the finnished work of art.
      Different people will respond in different ways to a sculpture according to what industrial metal parts are recognized. A horse rider may find a horseshoe piece, A builders eye may spot a hammerhead and a bikerider latches onto a bike sprocket. These recognizable pieces of our mechanical world speak to us in different ways and add to the individual experience and emotions that arrise when encountering this work.
     the way these metals can be joined and shaped is very rewarding visually.  The human form is a guide to anatomical accuracy and allows a reference point that the metal parts follow. Within this framework i can determine how abstract or expressionistic i want the piece to be. 
      I think the most inspiring moments in making this kind of figure sculpture is being in the zone. You know, that sweet spot of knowing that you did the best you could do and you exceeded your expectations with the results you got.
      There are allot more things about this work that inspire me but to cap off this post ile end with this. In the world of fine art figure sculpture there are only so many materials  that will work. Whatever material you choose, you want to be able to attain mastery over that material. I could spend the rest of my life trying to master the challenges of this medium but i think that true mastery over a material is an inner game. The mastery over myself to know that if its what i love to do then i should persue it.