I explore the tension between heavy metal and gravity, highlighting rust’s raw beauty in my sculptures designed from salvaged steel. My art is accessible, created for public spaces. I approach steel as a puzzle, influenced by a familial connection to the steel industry and an admiration for its strength and textures. The aesthetics from my youth shapes my art, which repurposes industrial scrap metal into engaging sculptures.
Dusty Folwarczny (b.1979, St. Louis, Missouri) found her artistic inspiration in nature while growing up surrounded by a lake, hills, and woods. As an object maker and sculptor, she explores the interplay between heavy metal and gravity, often showcasing the raw beauty of rust in her works. Dusty prioritizes making art accessible in public spaces and sees salvaged steel as a creative puzzle. She holds a BFA in Sculpture from Truman State University, resides in Chicago, and has played significant roles in Chicago Sculpture International. Her art is featured in various collections, both public and private.
