Every piece moves with the light
THE PROCESS
From raw sheet metal
to a living, light responsive piece
Every piece begins with raw sheet metal and ends with something that couldn't have been made any other way. The art process is entirely by hand. After marking, cutting, pressing and welding the metal to size, I then sand every surface to create the ideal foundation. From there, specialised techniques drawn from fine jewellery making are brought to a much larger scale to shape the landscape, define its contours, and bring out the natural character of the metal through patina and heat. Finished with oil and displayed where light can move across the surface, these pieces come alive, changing with the light, revealing new depth and movement from every angle.
01
Mark & Cut
Raw sheet metal cut & notched to size
02
Press & Weld
Builds structure and strength
03
Sand and prep the canvas
Meticulously prepared, the canvas is ready
04
Shape the landscape
The art begins - depth and contours defined
05
Patina and heat
Rich colours and tones added
06
Oil finished
Enriches colours and protects
ABOUT
Stephen Lowe
Metal Artist · Welder · Fabricator
Stephen's work transforms raw metal into striking pieces that blur the line between function and fine art.
With a foundation in skilled craftsmanship and a keen
eye for design, he creates 2D metalwork that explores
the interplay of light, texture, and form.
By combining mixed media with diverse metalworking
techniques, and methods drawn from fine jewellery making, Stephen harnesses the reflective nature of metal to evoke movement, depth, and energy in every piece.
Originally from England, Stephen now divides his time
between Canada and England, bringing a global
perspective shaped by years of travel and
collaboration with skilled craftsmen from around the world.
His deep connection to the mountains and wild the
landscapes of Western Canada, Europe, Australia,
and New Zealand inspires everything he makes.
