“Metal is alive long before I begin shaping it — I only reveal what it already wants to become.” — Rado Kirov
Working with stainless steel is often seen as mechanical or rigid. Yet, the material has its own temperament — a way of reflecting light, movement, and emotion that makes it feel alive. This…
“The living surface symbolizes change — of time, motion, and the self.”
The Mercury Effect is not only a technique; it is a philosophy about transformation and perception.
A visual language of motion
The surface seems to flow even when still, capturing the tension between fluidity and solidity.
Material that breathes
The metal passes through…