It’s been said that some things get better with age. This adage holds true, especially for copper and brass. Because of its chemical makeup, copper and its popular alloy naturally oxidize when exposed to the elements—a process called patination. Rather than destroying the metals, however, the oxidation leads brass and copper to develop beautiful, sought-after colorations.
It’s this same quality that has led artists like Adam Colangelo to fall in love with copper. In a series of large-scale pieces displayed all over the U.S. and Canada, the artist brings to life the color and character that patination adds to metals.
As he says, “In my experience working with metals, copper has proven to be the most versatile. Firstly, it’s soft, which makes it easy to bend and cut. It can also be oxidized through heat and/or chemical treatments, which reveal a surprisingly wide spectrum of colors and textures. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2pXe0A8
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