Today, I would like to showcase the oxidised metal wall art of José Bechara. As some of you may know, I love using both oxidation (rusting) and polishing on the metallic home decor and wall art that I create, to give a unique metal patina that is slightly different every time. (For example, I 3D-print wall decor in bronze and copper, and then polish some parts to catch the light and reflect it back in amber hues, in contrast with other parts which are oxidised so as to develop that distinctive turquoise-blue-green colour of bronze and copper rust.)
That is why I am intrigued by the metal rust wall art of José Bechara, some of which is shown here. All copyrights belong to the artist, visit his website to find out more: http://www.josebechara.com/en/. José was born in 1957 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he currently lives and works. He is known for his unique character and diversified use of methods and materials, in particular when it comes to metallic rust art.
What draws me most to the wall hangings of José Bechara is their transient nature: metals will continue to rust and slowly develop new patterns and coloration, so what is shown in the photos here is just a snapshot in time. If we were to look at these wall hangings in a year's time, they will be slightly different, and different again in 5 years time, and so on. This seems very poetic: as we age and change, so does this metallic wall art.
