Metal Sculpter

Studio -           6030 South Point Road  Berlin, MD  21811

Contact -         (410) 641-1597,  ingatuve@comcast.net

Coming from a line of Swedish Sea

Captains, I was the first to work on Land.

About the Artist - My passion for working with metal started in the early 50’s where I spent two years as a welder with the Army Engineers in Korea.  I then went on to work as a welder for an oil refinery which gave me an opportunity to acquaint myself with how to handle the properties of different kinds of metal.

Knowing the capabilities and shortcomings when using a variety of materials was an excellent background for the kind of artwork I now produce.

 While working, I attended night school in Philadelphia at Temple and Drexel University’s taking courses in metallurgy and related subjects.  These courses further augmented my knowledge of the complexities of different metals and how they can be manipulated.

 Upon retirement I became interested in blacksmithing which I still use to a lesser degree, but metal sculpture is now a dominant factor in my life.  In addition to steel, I like to work with stainless steel, copper, brass, and corten, which is a weathering steel containing chrome, nickel and copper and ages to a rich dark brown.

 Some sculptures are fabricated from objects and others from new material purchased from local suppliers.  The finished product can be of your own design or mine, whichever works to your satisfaction.

 Artist Statement - The natural setting surrounding our home is an inspiration for ideas that are reflected in the pieces I create.  With the encouragement and artistic insight from my wife Inga, my concepts become reality. Our hope is that as a buyer you will continue to enjoy my artwork as much as I have enjoyed producing it.