NICHOLAS YUST

ABOUT

Materials

All wall hanging & free standing sculptures are fabricated from aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, brass and copper from the material forms of sheet, plate, tube or wrought
Material alloys are hand selected to ensure environmental friendliness as well as robust application for both indoor and outdoor placement
Mixed materials such as plexiglas are used in the creation of unique designs

Grinding

I personally hand-deliver all of my signature grind patterns and artistic designs to the metal such that each sculpture is unique
Heavy to light decorative grinds used, depending on the sculpture
Grinds patterns are made to utilize the reflection of light; I offer advice on sculpture placement and lighting for optimal visual aesthetics

Cutting

Professional grade cutting equipment such as nibblers, shears and CNC laser/plasma cutters are used to make precise intricate curves and general linear cuts
Panels can be ordered in virtually any size to meet the specifications of your custom order

Polishing

Painting | colored sculptures

Sculptures are colored by an atomized acrylic spray process which I personally developed
The technique results in a vibrant, stunning color portrayal that you find on advanced modern metal art
Coloring is designed to allow grind patterns to show through the pigment with the same clarity and reflection of light found in my natural metal sculptures
Color is underlaid with a transparent protective primer base coat
All coatings are applicable for indoor and outdoor placement

Finishing

UV resistant indoor/outdoor clear coat overlaid on color or pure metal: aluminum oxide on aluminum; chromium oxide on stainless steel and copper
Provides environmental protection against corrosion and adds brilliant reflection to the sculpture
This protective coating is the same finish used on Lexus automobiles, allowing me to confidently guarantee the finish and metallic shine of your sculpture

Digital printing