Joel R Washing

I design, fabricate, and weld contemporary, large-scale sculpture. Steel is my material of choice. I’m drawn to it for its physical presence—its strength, weight, and responsiveness. Steel is both solid and fluid, rigid yet malleable. It holds a tactile honesty that I find deeply engaging.

Geometric forms and patterns are central to my work. I’m fascinated by how linear planes and sharp angles can bring a sense of clarity and order to an otherwise chaotic world. Geometry, to me, reveals the underlying beauty of all things—on Earth, in our solar system, and far beyond.