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| William C. Mang |
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I’m a general contractor in Rocklin, California.I started building casual art forms from everyday building materials for Halloween decorations to please the many visitors who visit my Halloween display every year.
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In 2003, I received a 135 MIG welder for Christmas and that’s when I had an awakening of my artistic abilities. My first project was a 13-foot tall fire-breathing dragon named after my Dad, Frankie, which I made with mild steel. I soon discovered I liked the way steel looks when it’s sanded and wire brushed. The problem with mild steel, however, is that it soon rusts so it has to be painted.
I quickly moved into stainless (T-304, T-0316) and begin creating large scale sculptures. Stainless steel is in a class of its own and is 2 to 3 times harder than mild steel because it contains nickel and chromium to keep it from oxidizing (rusting); and it is about 5 to 7 times more expensive. To compound matters the hardness of the steel makes it almost impossible to sculpt. I go through an exorbitant amount of grinders, sanding discs and cutters which are also very expensive and can only be bought at specialty welding shops or custom ordered. Even the gas I use to weld with is custom and expensive because it contains what is called a Trimix CO2, argon and helium.
All of my sculptures are hand crafted by cutting, bending, pounding, sanding and welded using a MIG Welder, large sheets of stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, wire and other natural materials to form unique one of a kind art forms. Each piece is an expression of life and life experiences. The use of stainless cements and projects a permanence of the minerals that compose the natural elements found in stainless and reflects the organic light emitting from each creation.
Influence: I am fascinated and many pieces in my collection were influenced by my immense interest in science fiction, fantasy and the Gothic Era. I don’t look at the art from the Gothic Era as being influenced by religion, cults or anyone or thing. I see this type of art as a true expression of the artist. They took their talents and their materials, and just created. This is the way I like to create; I have an idea in my mind sometimes it appears as I see it, sometimes it becomes something else and what it is, is what it turns out to be.
Frustrations: I believe one of the hardest things that I as a stainless artist have to overcome is the lack of understanding that most people have concerning my stainless steel sculptures. Sometimes, they relate my stainless art to art made with mild steel which is as I said earlier, a completely different beast. Mild steel, although it is beautiful when worked right is not even close to stainless in its properties and value. Most people understand and accept that a 14-gage stainless steel sink for their house will cost them about $2,800.00. But when they look at my sculptures they don’t equate that my art is made from the same caliber of stainless as that high-end sink. They appear to have no concept or appreciation of the range of difficulty involved in welding stainless into sculptures, the grade of materials, or of the artistic value.
I believe that I may be the only stainless sculpture artist found in the art world today creating sculptures in the same way I sculpt. Many of my pieces take as long as three months and 200 to 300 hours to complete and each piece I create is a one of kind sculpture.
To balance out the frustration I feel with those that seemingly do not understand my art I must share my joy and gratification when children, the purest of souls, little people without prejudice or preconceived ideas walk into my studio I can tell by their little eyes and the expressions on their faces that they get it. They see something they like and freely express their approval. This is probably the greatest prize/award I can ever win for my art and truly that is what I live for.
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Blooming, Vase Sculpture
2005 Stainless Steel Sculpture 182x91 |
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“Blooming” is a depiction of a vase metamorphosing into a flower. This piece represents a wide array of color using brass, copper, bronze and stainless steel. “Blooming” won an Award of Merit” at the Valley Sculpture Artists 2005 Sculpture Exhibition in Sacramento, CA. This beautiful sculpture weights 200 lbs. |
Amira, Welsh Pony Sculpture
2005 Stainless Steel Sculpture 182x121 cm |
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Shortly after completing his first creation “Zanthony” Mang was commissioned to create a copy of a Welsh pony named Mira. Mang’s rendition of the national champion award winner was built to scale from stainless steel; he stands 5’x4’ and weighs 475 lbs. Mang used cooper for the eyes and named his creation “Amira”. “Amira” was selected to be on exhibit in the 2005 California State Fair Fine Art Exhibit from the more than 978 entries submitted, and received an ”Award of Excellence”. |
Zanthony, Dragon Sculpture
2004 Stainless Steel Sculpture 182x121x198 cm |
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Mang’s first attempt at fine art. “Zanthony” was created in 2006 from stainless steel, copper, bronze and brass; “Zanthony” is a classic winged dragon that has appeared throughout time in various cultures around the world. The dragon stands 6’x4’x7', weighs 200 lbs., and has beautiful labradorite eyes. The sculpture breaks down into 5 pieces. |
Flash, Cheetah Sculpture
2005 Stainless Steel Sculpture 91x121 cm |
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Weighing approximately 105 lbs, “Flash” was created first in stainless steel, followed with bronze overlay. The eyes, teeth, nails and markings are welded with brass. He was made to scale and stands 3’x4’. “Flash” depicts the majesty and strength of a cheetah. |
Heavy Metal, Guitar Sculpture
2006 Stainless Steel Sculpture 106x45 cm |
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“This is my rendition of a “Heavy Metal” guitar. Build to scale, the striking guitar stands 3’6” x 18”. |
My Friend, Bust Sculpture
2006 Stainless Steel Sculpture 38x35x142 |
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“My Friend” was created in 2006 entirely with stainless steel; dimensions for “My Friend” include the black steel pedestal and weighs 80 lbs. “My Friend” is the guy that is always there for you; to help you out of trouble or get in trouble with you, one way or another, he’s your bud. |
Struggle, World Sculpture
2006 Stainless Steel Sculpture 106x30 cm |
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“Struggle”, standing 3’6”x12” and weighing 60 lbs., was welded with stainless steel and bronze overlay. This creation is the artist’s depiction of the World now and until the end of time; he says “only you can decide which side you are on”. |
The Hunter, Amphibian Sculpture
2006 Stainless Steel Sculpture 182 x 91 cm |
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This small but wile little creature is one of the providers for the long lost world of Atlantis. There are no known remains depicting the inhabitants of Atlantis; “The Hunter” is the artist’s rendition. “The Hunter” a magnificently proportioned sculpture was created from stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper, bronze, brass and red crystal, weights 100 lbs and stands 5’x3’ |
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| 教育程度与个人自传 |
Self taught artist -
EXHIBITS
1987 – Custom 3-story Aviary with spiraling staircase around a Blue Oak tree
2005 – Special Exhibit for Toile’ Farms - Tom and Diane Elliott, Davis, CA
2005 – California Fine Arts, California State Fair – Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA.
2005/2006 – Valley Sculpture Artists (VSA), Sacramento, CA
2006 – LA Con IV – Worldwide Fantasy Art Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2007- Agora Fine Art Gallery, Chelsea New York City, NY, NY
2007 – Comic-Con 2007, International Convention, San Diego, CA
2007 – Special Exhibit – Gianni’s Trattoria, Sacramento, CA
2007 – Special Exhibit – Harlow’s, Sacramento, CA
2008 – Rocklin Fine Art - Snowflake Art Show, Rocklin, CA
2008 – Special Exhibit – Stanford Ranch Plaza, Rocklin, CA
2008 – Special Exhibit – CSUS Witt Gallery – Sacramento, CA
2008 – Rocklin Fine Art – Membership Show – Sacramento, CA
2008 - Special Exhibit – “The Event”, Adventure Art Galley Event, Roseville, CA
2008 – Special Exhibit – Sacramento “Pipeworks” – Sacramento, CA
2008 - California Fine Arts, California State Fair – Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
2008 – KVIE TV Art Auction – Sacramento, CA
AWARDS
2005 – Award of Excellence for “Amira” Welsh Pony, California State Fair
2005 – Outstanding Contribution, “Mang Sculpture Collection”, Valley Sculpture Arts Open Sculpture Exhibition
2006 – Award of Merit, for “Blooming” Vase Sculpture, Valley Sculpture Arts, Open Sculpture Exhibition
2006 – Judges Choices for Body of Work, “Mang Sculpture Collection”, LA Con IV – Worldwide Fantasy Art Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2006 – Kid’s Choice, for “Zanthony, Dragon”, LA Con IV – Worldwide Fantasy Art Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2006 – Kid’s Choice, for “Ackary, Gargoyle”, LA Con IV – Worldwide Fantasy Art Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2008 - Best of Show, Rocklin Fine Art, Snowflake Art Show, Rocklin, CA
2008 – First Place, Fine Art Sculpture, Rocklin Fine Art, Snowflake Art Show, Rocklin, CA
2008 – Second Place, Fine Art Sculpture, Rocklin Fine Art, Snowflake Art Show, Rocklin, CA
2008 – Honorable Mention – KVIE TV Art Auction – Sacramento, CA
2008 – Award of Excellence for “Zanthony” Dragon, California State Fair
MEDIA
2005 – Mang Stainless Art featured in Placer Herald Newspaper, Auburn, CA
2007 – Featured on http://www.Art-Mine.com
2007 – Saatchi Fine Art Gallery, http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk
EDUCATION:
Stainless Steel Sculpture Artist – Self-taught
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Marketing/ Public
Relations) University of California, Sacramento – 1977
CAREER:
Building Contractor, Owner, Mang Builders, 1985-2009
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