Mark Ebner
There is nothing so amazing as to watch two pieces of steel heat to over 2,200 degrees, glow red, become fluid and then join into one piece. That’s the art of gas welding and forging.
Mark T Ebner works as an abstract sculptor, utilizing found objects of metal, steel and recycled materials. He transforms and joins metals through high-heat processes including Oxygen and Acetylene gas welding and gas forging. He also employes fundamental Blacksmithing techniques for shaping, bending and cutting.
Graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. with a Bachelors of Architecture and where he mentored with Michael Malpass, American Artist. Mark has returned to his passion and sculpture after a forty plus year hiatus.
BASE JUMP
“incorporating the base and space below into the piece”
Welded and bent steel channel, angles, threaded rod, pipe and auger bit. Painted
L: 30”, H: 22”, D: 9”, Lbs.: 18
THRESHOLD
“a point of departure or transition”
Steel rebar, threaded rod, bent plate, pipe. Painted
L: 46”, H: 27”, D: 5”, Lbs.: 35
CONCEPTION
“To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind”
Envisage, envision, imagine, realize and think
To become pregnant with child
Steel rebar, threaded rod, bent plate, pipe, forged shapes. Painted
L: 22”, H: 17”, D: 11”, Lbs.: 14
CAPTIVATION
“The state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) "The sculptor held the audience in captivation." A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual.”
Forged and bent steel; steel plate, channels, rod, bolts, angles, auger drill bits, framing screws, oiled. Stone base
L: 21”, H: 15”, D: 3”, Lbs.: 17
TEMPTATION
“The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. Also, desire, urge, itch, impulse, inclination”
This triptych composed of “THIEVERY”, “ADULTERY” and “SOBRIETY” is an homage to British artist Henry Spencer Moore (1896-1986), “Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop, 1963”
Steel plate, cut angles and ball bearing. Oiled.
L: 8”, W: 8”, H: 3”, Lbs.: 5
ANOMALY
“Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It's an irregularity, peculiarity, or something that doesn't fit the common pattern, rule, or form. Or a general condition that stands out as different or strange.”
Forged and bent steel; rebar, threaded pipe, steel plate, angles, cubes, screw tip, steel discs, oiled
L: 25”, H: 35”, D: 5”, Lbs.: 33
CIRCUS
AKA “Trina’s Trapeze Bar From On Top”
“In slang, a circus refers to a chaotic, disorganized, or ridiculous situation, often characterized by noisy, frantic activity and a lack of control. Circus is used to describe a scene that is dramatic, farcical, or a complete mess. A circus is a traveling show featuring acrobats, clowns, and trained animals performing in a circular ring or under a tent.”
Forged and bent steel; plate, rod, bolts, radiator clamp, screws. Rusted and painted. Stone base.
L: 24”, H: 24”, D: 5”, Lbs.: 11