Three Figures, Steel sculpture in Portland, United States.
Three Figures is a steel sculpture in Portland made from cut metal elements arranged to form human shapes. The work shows skilled metalwork through precise cuts and the assembly of separate pieces into recognizable forms.
Mark Bulwinkle created this work in the 1980s after leaving his job as a welder at a shipyard to become a full-time artist. This shift allowed him to turn his experience with metal into artistic projects.
The work shows how Portland brings industrial materials into public spaces as a way to honor the city's manufacturing past and present-day creativity. People pass by and recognize it as a connection between practical craft and art.
The sculpture sits in a public space and is freely accessible at any time without tickets or entry restrictions. You can approach it easily and view it from multiple angles without any barriers.
Bulwinkle drew from his earlier work in printmaking alongside his welding skills to develop a personal artistic approach. This blend of different craft techniques shapes how he makes his pieces.
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