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Mike Sohikian Mike Sohikian took a welding job after he returned from Vietnam. He spent 30 years as a member of the Bridge and Structural Ironworkers’ Local 55. He starting drawing in the early 90’s and entered his first area show in 1995. Mike has been creating art ever since. One sculpture is titled ‘Horses Running’ and was the start of a series of dynamic horse sculptures that has now grown to a collection of about 50 pieces. His works have been featured in the art book The Contemporary Blacksmith. Mike is influenced by nature and earth. He thinks basically Mother Nature has produced everything we are in some way. According to Mike, “She is the ultimate artist.” His sculptures are created from ASTM A 36 steel. This is the same material used in the construction of bridges and buildings. |
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“I enjoy
working with steel. It is a contemporary material that represents
strength and longevity. With the right amount of heavy-weight motor oil applied to seal its surface, an outdoor steal can last a lifetime, “ according to Mike. “Steel sculptures indicate strength and power. It gives me a pretty powerful feeling to be creating them,” said Mike. |
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