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MADE ON EARTH
THE NATURE OF
FOUND OBJECTS
AIRTIGHTARTWORK.COM
All his life, Matt Wilson has known he wanted to be
an artist, a maker whose work reflects the natural
world we live in but is unlike anything seen before.
His stunning metalwork pieces, with their intricate
details and polished sheen, fit these lofty criteria.
On the surface, Wilson’s sculptures appear molded
out of a single piece of metal. Taking a closer
look, though, you’ll glimpse familiar materials —
silverware, wires, springs, sewing machine wheels,
and other reclaimed and recycled pieces of scrap
metal. This effect is achieved by design, as Wilson
creates his sculptures ...