Beau Lyday

Valdese, NC

Beau Lyday Artist Statement



I feel that a piece of art does not have to be shocking to have worth. Instead a work can mesmerize a person, moving one to a place of safety or sanctuary and instilling a sense of peace. In these unfathomably violent times, there is a special need for healing art. I seek through my work to inspire a sense of unity, balance, and wholeness.

The materials I use are aged roofing tin, wood and sometimes copper and bronze



My work carries one into a different sense of a place and time. I am drawn to ancient symbols and structures, Celtic art, and the foundations of scared geometry. The pierced /silhouette effect makes the background/negative space as important as the metal work itself. The light streaming though the openings in the piece cast light and shadow enhancing the depth and sense of movement to the eye. This technique also unites the piece with its surroundings, making it belong.

Artist Website

Farmsteadstudio.com